Carter Cellars 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon “Carter” 99 Points

Jeb Dunnuck 99 Points: “A killer effort, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Carter offers that rare, magical mix of opulence, power, elegant, and freshness that you rarely come across, offering a kaleidoscope-like array of crème de cassis, toasted spice, dried violets, blackberries, smoked tobacco, and a distinct sense of minerality, it’s a beast of a wine on the palate that somehow stays beautifully balanced, elegant, and seamless. It’s impossible to resist today yet should cruise for two decades.”

Winery Notes: “Sourced from the very best vineyards in our portfolio, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the very best of what Napa Valley has to offer. The various vineyard elements fuse together to create a rich, sumptuous Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with massive concentration and intensity. On the palate, this is everything you would want in a great Cabernet Sauvignon, including dense flavors of black currants, graphite and toasted cacao undertones framed in well-integrated oak profile. This full-bodied, layered, racy style shows the purity and elegance of the 2018 vintage, not its mention its serious oomph and decadence. A wine that is both great for cellaring or drinking right now.”