St. Francis, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Alexander Valley, California, 2016

“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is opaque ruby-black in color. It has a very classic Cabernet nose of pencil shavings, blackcurrant fruit and bud, new leather, potting soil, herbs and soy sauce. The palate is full-bodied, dense and muscular but with great freshness to lift the long finish.” 91WA