The Ink Grade Estate Vineyard claims a view unbeknownst to most in the Napa Valley, lying in the northeast corner of the Howell Mountain AVA.
Winemaker Matt Taylor leads Ink Grade; he has solid experience at respected estates including Eisele Vineyard, Domaine Dujac, and Joseph Swan, bringing precision and a focus on site expression.
2019 Ink Grade Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon....$89.99
88.4% Cabernet Sauvignon 11.6% Merlot
So much pine needle, flowers, currants and ripe plums on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine and polished tannins. Linear and very tight with a clarity and energy. Vivid is the word. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling
Expressive, with bramble and black licorice notes leading off, followed quickly by fresh black cherry and currant preserves. Features flashes of bay leaf and mesquite on the sleek finish, with a strong mineral underpinning as well. Drink now through 2035. 5,600 cases made.
#96 Wine Spectator 2023 Wine of the Year
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