2014 Vine Cliff Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Estate

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Estate, brought up in 50% new French oak, sports a deep ruby/purple color as well as a beautiful bouquet of black raspberries, toasty oak, spice-box, and incense. This ripe, sexy, medium to full-bodied 2014 certainly shows the forward, charming style of the vintage, yet it’s far from simple and has solid mid-palate density, ripe tannin, no hard edges, and a great finish. It’s a beautiful, balanced wine that can be drunk today or cellared for 10-15 years.