Description
Winemaker Notes
An enticing bouquet of blackberry and plum with notes of bay leaf spring from the glass. This is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with blended flavors of blueberry, black currant, and hints of cedar spice. Smooth and structured tannins with balanced acidity lead to a long and juicy finish.
Critical Acclaim
95 Points – James Suckling
This wine shows depth and balance, offering a classic nose of ripe dark fruit, vanilla and eucalyptus. Some crushed-stone minerality, too. Full-bodied and dense with impressive concentration, viscous tannins and bright acidity. Fresh and juicy aftertaste. Lovely now, but better in 2023.
91 – Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows excellent and persistent layers on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits attractive aromas and flavors of dried herbs, black fruit, and oak. Enjoy it with the first cut of a prime rib. (Tasted: March 13, 2021, San Francisco, CA)