2016 Gramercy Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

WA96 The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot, instantly commands the attention of the drinker. It is generous on the nose, showcasing a dense, chewy core of fruit, exuding bold yet elegant expressions of blackberries, blackcurrant, red cherry and dark, dusty plum. Medium to full-bodied, the palate sings with subtle baking spices—cinnamon and cardamom—and vanilla tones with a complexity that lifts the mid-palate. The focus and purity are captured effortlessly here, ending with a long, drawn-out finish that continues to evolve on the aftertaste well after the wine has left the palate. This bottling deserves to be on your dinner table or in your cellar. It’s a stellar wine that delivers pleasure with the purity of expression.
Estate Notes: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot. Vineyards: 55% Bacchus, 38% Phinny Hill, 7% Leonetti Estate Loess Vineyard (Merlot). Destemmed and fermented in concrete and stainless steel with no inputs other than minimal sulfur. Unfined, unfiltered. 22 months in 40% new French oak, 60% in 2 to 5 year old French oak barrels. Production: 200 cases