2021 Black Crown Cabernet Sauvignon 3-Pack Box

Sourcing

81% Alexander Valley, 19% Knights Valley

Vineyard Notes

Monolith Vineyard is located at 1750 feet elevation and Christopher’s Vineyard is located 2400 feet elevation. Both vineyards contain Yorkville Suther Loam soil.

Composition

95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cab Franc, 1% Malbec, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot

Aging

22 months in 80% new French oak

Production

221 cases

Accolades

"Mostly coming from Knights Valley, as well as two plots from Pocket Peak, the 2021 Black Crown Cabernet Sauvignon includes the addition of 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% each of Merlot and Petit Verdot and was aged 22 months in 80% new French oak. Pouring a saturated purple/red hue, the wine is potent and detailed in the glass, with notes of cassis, graphite, polished leather, savory olive tapenade, and spice. Long on the palate, it offers great vertical drive, with balanced richness and a weightless feel. This is built for the long haul and is going to be a wine to hold onto, but it has a great energy propelling through it now. I would be thrilled to have this fantastic red in my cellar. Drink 2027–2057."
99 pts. — Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck, July 2024