Dovetail Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Very small producer in the Oak Knoll District of Napa, 160 cases made. Solid cabernets, however, this single-vineyard version didn't turn out quite as impressive as the Napa Valley cab. Color was definitely better, dark purple, deep and elegant. Aromas of black currant, blackberry, blueberry pie and a little jam component lead to a vegetal and nutty bouquet with vanilla extract, cedar, licorice and tobacco. Heat overpowers, slightly throwing the nose off balance. Full body. Blackberry, cassis, black cherry and …

Dark and inky purple, deep and viscous. Tight bouquet of almond and beef jerky releasing notes of dark chocolate and vanilla cream and aromas of blackberry, cassis and blueberry. Medium to full bodied, this wine features black currant, plum and blackberry on the attack with a solid structure of firm tannin and good acidity leading to a chocolate-filled mid-palate. Lingering over 60 seconds, this wine finishes with firm tannin, nice black fruit, chocolate, light cedar and smoke. While it is …