the second vintage of steven kent's lovely, lofty lineage, impressive in its kingly bottle, is as ambitious as last year's, a sumptious blend of 81% cabernet sauvignon (three different clones), 9% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot, 3% malbec and 2% merlot. its red fruit is prominent, the wine high-toned, succulent with cherry and pomegranate. integrated and appropriately weighty, it lifts even higher on the coffee-laced finish. give it a few years more in bottle and wow.
Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard