Eisele 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon “Estate” Napa Valley 100 Points

The Wine Independent 100 Points: “Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon needs a bit of swirling to coax out wonderfully pure, well-defined notes of crushed blackcurrants, juicy black plums, and fresh Bing cherries giving way to an undercurrent of lilacs, star anise, and tar with a waft of fertile loam. The full-bodied palate is laden with tightly wound blackberry and floral layers, framed by super-firm, super-fine-grained tannins, and beautiful tension, finishing with epic length. Wow!”

James Suckling 99 Points: “The aromas of hazelnut, blueberries, tobacco, bay leaf, terra cotta, are very impressive and broad, giving great interest. Notes of spearmint and eucalyptus. Full-bodied yet hemmed in with firm, velvety tannins that frame the wine nicely with plums, chocolate, and spice. Refined tannins. 45% aged in 10-hectoliter casks. Handcrafted. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink after 2029.”

Jeb Dunnuck 99 Points; “The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon brings another level of refinement and elegance. All Cabernet Sauvignon from the northern parcels along the road, it has a gorgeous perfume of red and black currants, new leather, dried flowers, and tobacco that changes beautifully with time in the glass. These all carry to a full-bodied Cabernet with incredible purity and finesse, flawless balance, ultra-fine tannins, and a beautiful finish. It’s all about finesse and elegance, as well as complexity, yet still brings beautiful richness and a certain sense of salty minerality. It will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and evolve for 25-30 years.”

Winemaker Notes: “The 2021 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet is a magnificent and vibrant vintage with great natural
concentration from small yields in the vineyard. With a swirl, expressive notes of wilted roses and violets spring from the glass, followed by a dark bouquet of black currant and boysenberries with a hint of cinnamon, cardamon, and blond tobacco. The mouthfeel brings exceptionally silky and racy tannins with wonderful tension and energy. The tight-knit texture combines with the freshness of floral and mineral notes in this true expression of the Eisele Vineyard terroir. There is a natural refinement and harmony in this wine, hinting at an exceptional aging potential. A haute couture nectar and a gift from nature”