2021 Gemstone 'Alluvial' Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville
Crafted from a blend of heirloom Cabernet Sauvignon clones, the wine sports an opaque purple color. Complex, savory aromas bloom from the glass, such as warm blackberry pie, red roses, mint, camphor, blond tobacco, and a touch of wet gravel. On the palate, luscious blackberry fruit dominates, accented by juicy plum and baking spices. Overall the wine displays a silken texture with firm finishing tannin.
Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from rockier soils closer to the Silverado Trail, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alluvial Selection is deeper purple-hued and offers another level of everything – fruit, concentration, tannins, and class. Cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and violets are just some of the notes, and it's full-bodied and powerful on the palate, with tons of potential. It won't be for instant gratification, however.