{"product_id":"2021-macdonald-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"2021 MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - International Wine Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2021 Macdonald Cabernet Sauvignon is quite possibly the greatest wine to come out of this incredible vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sourced from some of the oldest vines in Napa Valley, a combination of 70, 50 and 30 year-old vines within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. It is a stunning showcase of the region’s potential, offering a full-bodied experience that is both luxurious and profound. In the glass, it presents a deep garnet hue, hinting at the wine's intensity and concentration. The nose is a complex bouquet of aromas, featuring incredibly pure ripe blackcurrants, dark cherries, and a touch of succulent blueberry, all layered with enticing notes of graphite, spices with undertones of iron, black olives and a subtle earthiness that reflect the vineyard’s storied history. On the palate, this Cabernet reveals its impeccable structure and remarkable balance; muscular tannins cradle the rich fruit flavors, providing an enveloping mouthfeel while maintaining a sense of elegance. Hints of graphite and exotic spices continue to emerge as the wine opens up, adding depth to the profile. The finish is exceptionally long and lingering, echoing the wine's complex character and inviting you back for another sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Wine Spectator:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis seamless, driven, coiled red manages to marry lush notes of black currant, blackberry and fig reduction with burlier accents of walnut, tobacco and warm gravel. Shows an undeniable inner tension but needs considerable time to unfurl. Just when you think you've got this figured out, a bolt of cast iron emerges, adding a vibrato echo of terroir that stamps the superlong finish. This is a special wine. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollectible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - The Wine Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  Opaque purple-black in color, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon gives up notes of creme de cassis, candied violets, preserved plums, and blueberry pie followed by hints of menthol, fertile loam, tar, and underbrush. The medium to full-bodied palate is so, so tightly wound, with loads of earthy sparks and a fantastic frame of firm grainy tannins, plus amazing tension, finishing with an epic firework display of minerals and savory nuances. Vibrating with latent power and with so much texture interest, this is pure energy! 525 cases were made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sally Muir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68242392449345,"sku":"01-25698","price":949.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/MacDonald_vineyards__1_bottle_front.webp?v=1794440836","url":"https:\/\/vintagewinessd.com\/products\/2021-macdonald-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","provider":"Vintage Wines San Diego","version":"1.0","type":"link"}