2018 Mirror Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Vermentino cedar and hints of chocolate

cedar and hints of chocolate

Impeccably balanced tannin

Dry on the palate

the 2021 Barolo Pio is more layered

the wine shows a juicy intensity of berries (strawberry

2018 Mirror Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Vermentino cedar and hints of chocolateWINEMAKER'S NOTE: Draped in deep garnet, with strapping tannins on broad shoulders, and an elixir like cologne of crushed herbs and clove. Beautiful from the start it strides the tongue with a bevy of dried cherries and star anise, a slight sweetness on the entry with Balaton like acidity and pleasant astringency building through the mid palate. The long linger evidences youth, brawny and bold. Only rest and deep time will tame this one. I believe