2016 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA (750ml) Santa Lucia Highlands well-integrated tannins

well-integrated tannins

a bit short

its 45% outweighing near equal measures of the two Pinots

The mineral palate has just a hint of iron

this Malbec based red blend delivers the succulent

2016 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA (750ml) Santa Lucia Highlands well-integrated tanninsTASTING NOTES: The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled has been blended with 5% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It has a medium to deep ruby color and nose of cassis, blackcurrant bud, baker's chocolate, cedar, Morello cherries and pencil lead. Medium to full bodied, it has a good core of minerally fruit with firm, chewy tannins, good freshness and a long, earthy finish. Robert Parker, 91 pts