2020 Paris Valley Road Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon calls to mind the notion of élevage, the French term for stewardship in winemaking. Let the vineyard and growing conditions shine through. Uphold meticulous vinification practices but allow varietal characteristics to flourish. Fine-tune the oak regimen as a deliberate means to an end. In other words, this wine is generous, stylish, and delicious. Fragrant cassis, violets, and forest floor are up front, with lavish cherries, plums, and boysenberries on the mid-palate. Well-seasoned tannins are instrumental to a full-bodied and velvety mouthfeel. The finish is lengthy, with lingering notes of cocoa, vanilla, and cedar.