Vermeil 2009 Jean Louis Vermeil Frediani Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga)

Country: US / Jean Louis Vermeil Frediani Vineyard
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Vermeil / Calistoga

Expensive, yes, but very fine, notable for a lovely structure and ripe, complex flavors that should develop in the cellar. It’s dry, smoothly tannic and awesomely rich with blackberries and currants, and a gorgeous application of sweet new oak. Great now, and will easily develop over the next 10 years.