Mount Eden Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy The wines aren’t as massive

The wines aren’t as massive as they sometimes are

The reduction aside this is really a lovely effort though note well that ample patience is requisite

The persistent finish shows severe tannins

Delightful rather than compelling but this is so exuberant yet fine that it’s impossible not to like

then supports it with hints of cedar and toasted oak

Mount Eden Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy The wines aren’t as massiveBarely peering out of its primary stage, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a definitive example of the quality and complexity attained at this property. It has a knockout nose with intense, explosive aromas of pencil shavings, graphite, autumn leaves, black fruit compote and wet moss. The palate is velvety, ripe and multidimensional with impressive width and length. Its youthfulness is evidenced in the persistent and commanding tannin structure,