Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise En Place 2016 subregion_Medoc Beautiful dark purple almost black

Beautiful dark purple almost black color with aromas of tanned leather

Saintsbury first bought Stanly fruit in 1984 beginning what has become an unbroken streak of vintages since

juicy flavors of plum

and toffee with a slightly chewy

Cab and Margot notes reign but is a more big drinking wine

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise En Place 2016 subregion_Medoc Beautiful dark purple almost blackVintage 2016 was unseasonably cool and led to late bud break and later than normal harvest. Modest shatter occurred but not to the extent of 2015 and so while harvest was smaller than average, we look at it as quite normal. The longer season allowed for perfect flavor development in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot across Oakville. Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot.