Lucas & Lewellen 2013 Cote Del Sol Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Cote Del Sol Estate Vineyards
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Lucas & Lewellen / Santa Ynez Valley

Though without the richness that has defined California Cab in recent decades, this bottling is more of a classic Old World-leaning expression that is slowly coming back in vogue. Tightly wound blackberry meets with cigar box, dust and dried oregano on the nose, while the palate combines a strong tannic profile and solid acidity with more dried herbs, crushed slate, black olive and dark fruits.