2021 La Pelle 'Red Hen Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District
An opaque red in color with aromas of black currents, dark red fruits, graphite, wet gravel, and fresh herbs. The palate is full-bodied and layered with superb, structured tannins and vivid acidity. A lingering finish with layers of spices, dark chocolate, and cranberry notes. Approachable and symmetrical with potential to age elegantly for 25+ years.
Wine Advocate
Even better than the 2019, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hen Vineyard offers up cool scents of dried mint and similar herbs layered against a backdrop of black cherries and cassis. Medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with ripe, velvety tannins, this wine's lovely, pure flavors seem to linger for minutes on the finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
From the west side of Oak Knoll, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hen Vineyard has a beautiful mix of red and black fruits as well as classic Cabernet leafy tobacco, gravelly earth, and tobacco aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, fresh, focused, and vibrant, it has the structure of the vintage.