2013 Father Mathew Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Family Collection, Yountville

The beautiful French oak notes of cola berry, toast, and barrel spice kick off the nose on the Father Mathew Cabernet Sauvignon. The classic ripe red cherry that we always look forward to on this wine sweetens the core of the nose with a hint of blueberry on the backend.

Father Mathew's vineyard always delivers rich flavor with a silky body and finish with almost undetectable tannins, and the 2013 vintage is no different. That beautiful red cherry translates beautifully to the core of this wine, transforming to cherries jubilee on the finish. Rich cola berry and blackberry fill in the cheeks and fine powdered dark chocolate lingers on the long silky finish.

James Suckling: 93 Points
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