Tasting notes: classic Horse Heaven Hills nose of blueberry, crème de cassis, crushed violets, fresh herbs, and deep, dark Valrhona chocolate notes. The mouthfeel is palate-staining and luxurious, with blueberry reduction, black currants, creamy cocoa tones, minerals, and fresh wildflowers. This looks to develop into another classic Cabernet from the Horse Heavens that will be drinking nicely young, but can last a couple of decades. 

Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc,

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck 

Deep purple/plum-colored, with notes of tobacco leaf, damp earth,    chocolate, and assorted darker fruits, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a rounded, supple texture, polished tannins, and a great finish. It’s beautifully done and shows the more classic, elegant style of the vintage nicely. (04.15.20)

94 Points - Wine Spectator 

Polished and finely detailed, this red is impressive, featuring rich black cherry, coffee bean and stony mineral flavors that build tension toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029. (Tim Fish | Spring 2020)

94 Point (Cellar Selection) - Wine Enthusiast 

The aromas are vibrant, with notes of roasted coffee bean, dark raspberry, scorched earth, barrel spice, leaf and black currant, showing plenty of complexity and nuance. The flavors bring a sense of elegance, detail and depth, along with a creamy feel. Sneaky firm tannins back
it up. A long list of superlatives could describe it. Just a baby now. It requires time in the cellar to grow up. But what a future it promises. Best from 2027-2037, but it seems near eternal. (Sean Sullivan June 2020)

93 Points - Vinous 

Bright, dark red-ruby. Nose dominated by cassis and licorice. Sweet, savory Cabernet; at once creamy and tightly wound, showing serious mineral lift to its very dark flavors of crème de cassis and bitter chocolate. Finishes quite firm but not hard. This deep, layered wine will not be released until next spring. (December 2019)