BREA Cabernet Sauvignon - Margarita Vineyard, 2020 russian river valley green apple with second notes

green apple with second notes of acacia and lilac

the wines of Stift Göttweig display unmistakable dryness

blending before bottling

sweet caramel cut with vanilla bean on nose

BREA Cabernet Sauvignon - Margarita Vineyard, 2020 russian river valley green apple with second notesDark, concentrated berries on the nose, intermingled with pencil shavings, menthol, herbs, sweet eucalyptus. The palate slides in with bright, elevated, ripe blackberries then moves to a burst of a finish, with clove and bright tannin. Really fun, new generation of Paso Robles Cabernet. Key is the vineyard, Margarita, which is cooler, and higher elevation, letting the grapes hang longer to reach ripeness. Loaded with pure, clean fruit but leaving room