Grace Family Vineyards 'Reliquus' Cabernet Sauvignon, St Helena, USA 2019

The 2019 Reliquus has a lovely dark nose of black cherry, plum, bay leaf, violets, and pine forest. It is very silky, finessed, and round on the palate, with flavors of black and red cherry, cedar, and aromatic herbs underpinned by velvety tannins and a long finish. This beautifully proportioned wine is drinking well now, yet has the intensity and balance to cellar well.

"The second wine of the estate, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reliquus (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) tastes like a mini-Grace family with its darker currant bud, iron, brambly garrigue, and tobacco-like aromas and flavors. It's softer than the Grand Vin, has medium to full-bodied richness, velvety tannins, and outstanding length. All Cabernet Sauvignon aged 21 months in 70% new oak, I d be thrilled to drink a bottle anytime over the coming 15 years." Jeb Dunnuck 94