(99 point, Parker) Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard was aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it has a profound yet slightly broody nose to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal wonderfully fragrant notes of wild blueberries, black cherries, dark chocolate and warm cassis, followed by nuances of garrigue, violets, tar and licorice plus a touch of wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has gorgeous velvety tannins and finely knit freshness supporting generous black and blue fruits, finishing very long and achingly fragrant.
(98+point, Dunnuck): The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard is even more concentrated and dense, with a massive core of ripe blackcurrants, crushed stone, leather, tobacco, spicy oak, and graphite, and it has this burning ember-like character that reminds me of a great Hermitage. More medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has remarkable balance, ultra-fine tannins, a great spine of acidity, and one heck of a finish. As with the Helena Montana Vineyard, it's a baby that needs at least 4-5 years of bottle age and will have 30+ years of longevity. It's on par with the finest Bordeaux blends coming out of California today.
(99 points, Parker) Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard was aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it has a profound yet slightly broody nose to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal wonderfully fragrant notes of wild blueberries, black cherries, dark chocolate and warm cassis, followed by nuances of garrigue, violets, tar and licorice plus a touch of wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has gorgeous velvety tannins and finely knit freshness supporting generous black and blue fruits, finishing very long and achingly fragrant.
(98+points, Dunnuck): The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard is even more concentrated and dense, with a massive core of ripe blackcurrants, crushed stone, leather, tobacco, spicy oak, and graphite, and it has this burning ember-like character that reminds me of a great Hermitage. More medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has remarkable balance, ultra-fine tannins, a great spine of acidity, and one heck of a finish. As with the Helena Montana Vineyard, it's a baby that needs at least 4-5 years of bottle age and will have 30+ years of longevity. It's on par with the finest Bordeaux blends coming out of California today.
(99 punti, Parker) Prodotto con uve Cabernet Sauvignon al 100%, il Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard 2018 è stato invecchiato per 12 mesi in rovere francese nuovo al 100%. Di colore granato-viola intenso, ha un naso profondo ma leggermente cupo all'inizio, che si dispiega lentamente per rivelare note meravigliosamente fragranti di mirtilli selvatici, amarene, cioccolato fondente e caldo cassis, seguite da sfumature di gariga, violette, catrame e liquirizia, oltre a un tocco di pietre bagnate. Di corpo medio-pieno, al palato presenta splendidi tannini vellutati e una freschezza finemente intrecciata che sostiene generosi frutti neri e blu, con un finale molto lungo e dolorosamente fragrante.
(98+ punti, Dunnuck): Il Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard 2018 è ancora più concentrato e denso, con un nucleo imponente di ribes nero maturo, pietrisco, cuoio, tabacco, rovere speziato e grafite, e ha questo carattere ardente simile alla brace che mi ricorda un grande Hermitage. Più corposo al palato, ha un equilibrio notevole, tannini ultrafini, una grande spina dorsale di acidità e un finale da urlo. Come per l'Helena Montana Vineyard, è un vino giovane che ha bisogno di almeno 4-5 anni di invecchiamento in bottiglia e avrà una longevità di oltre 30 anni. È alla pari con i migliori blend bordolesi che escono oggi dalla California.
(99 points, Parker) Élaboré à 100 % à partir de Cabernet Sauvignon, le Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard 2018 a été élevé 12 mois en fûts de chêne français neufs. D'une robe grenat-pourpre profond, il présente un nez profond mais légèrement maussade, qui se dévoile lentement pour révéler des notes merveilleusement parfumées de myrtilles sauvages, de cerises noires, de chocolat noir et de cassis chaud, suivies de nuances de garrigue, de violette, de goudron et de réglisse, avec une touche de pierre humide. Moyennement corsé, le palais présente de magnifiques tanins veloutés et une fraîcheur finement structurée, supportant de généreux fruits noirs et bleus, pour une finale très longue et délicieusement parfumée.
(98+ points, Dunnuck) : Le Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard 2018 est encore plus concentré et dense, avec un cœur massif de cassis mûr, de pierre concassée, de cuir, de tabac, de chêne épicé et de graphite. Il possède un caractère de braise brûlante qui me rappelle un grand Hermitage. Plus corsé en bouche, il présente un équilibre remarquable, des tanins ultra-fins, une belle acidité et une finale exceptionnelle. Comme l'Helena Montana Vineyard, c'est un jeune vin qui nécessite au moins 4 à 5 ans de vieillissement en bouteille et qui aura plus de 30 ans de longévité. Il n'a rien à envier aux meilleurs assemblages bordelais californiens actuels.
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