Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Black cherries, black olives, currants and a touch of black pepper come with firm tannins and a hearty, grippy mouthfeel in this full-bodied, classically styled wine. The wine has a heritage aura, like a great Cabernet from the 1980s, and will no doubt age well through at least 2033.

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon skips out of the glass with lively notes of redcurrant jelly, blackberries and black raspberries, plus hints of fragrant earth and dried Provence herbs. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and vibrant, delivering red and blackberry layers with a pleasantly chewy texture, finishing with an herbal lift. (Tasted as a barrel sample.)

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a tasty, straightforward Cabernet to drink now and over the next handful of years. This soft, fruity Cabernet offers plenty of charm for the medium-term. Juicy dark cherry, black plum, and spice linger.