Atlas Peak AVA Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

The 2018 Atlas Peak AVA Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning, displaying a deep garnet color that immediately captures the eye as it is poured into a glass.   Well-married, intense aromas of blackberry, dark fruit and hints of rich, toasted walnut reach out of the glass, beckoning for a taste.  The flavors mimic the aromas, exploding on the palate with the structure and weight one would expect from hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, but especially from the premium vineyard on the eastern slope of Napa Valley, where these grapes are grown.   The hearty tannins are sufficient to allow this wine to age for many years but retrained enough to also enjoy now.