Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA

白宮道赤霞珠干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：11211

Much like the Merlot, Whitehall Lane's 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon shows a certain lack of mid-palate richness and concentration. There are some attractive black cherry and cassis notes but also an excess of scorched coffee, maybe even a hint of roasted capsicum. It's medium to full-bodied but not overly concentrated or rich, with a softly dusty finish.

Nearly all Cabernet Sauvignon (there's 2% Petit Verdot), the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon combines notes of ripe cherries with resinous herbs and vanilla on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is silky and ripe, delivering plenty of red-berried flavor. Sure, it could be richer and more textured, more concentrated and dense, but then it probably wouldn't sell for $50. It's a solid bargain in terms of Napa Cabernet.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of black currant pastilles, baked black cherries and mulberries plus suggestions of pencil shavings, potpourri and bouquet garni. The medium-bodied palate is soft and juicy, chock-full of expressive black berry flavors, delivering a lovely burst of freshness on the finish.

Blended with 4% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color with warm cassis, plum preserves and bay leaves with hints of pencil lead and black tea. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, chewy and hollow with a stewed tea finish.

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet-purple color with scents of cassis, wild blueberries, black cherries and dried mint with earth and tobacco hints. The medium to full-bodied mouth is firm and chewy with an herbal lift but just a little bitter.