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2018 Perliss Estate Vineyards The Ravens Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5ltr

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April 14, 2024 - $180

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...vivacious scents of blueberry pie, black currant cordial and fresh blackberries plus hints of cinnamon toast and clove oil. Full-bodied, the palate has an approachable structure of finely grained tannins and bold freshness...finishing with a spicy kick.

96Vinous / IWC

...incredibly beautiful and vivid. Inky and heady, with striking purity of fruit...hits all the right notes. Raspberry jam, blood orange, mint and rose petal give the 2018 a very distinct exotic feel. The aromatics alone are so enticing...

95James Suckling

Wonderful aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with blueberries and flowers. Some wet-earth and spice undertones. Full-bodied with very fine tannins and a gorgeous upside to the fine tannins that grow at the end. Persistent finish.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...terrific...savory, herbal, mineral-laced bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, tobacco, forest floor, and earth... Tannic, medium to full-bodied, structured, and nicely concentrated...

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga

Calistoga AVA is one of Napa Valley’s newer appellations, having been given appellation status in 2010. It is notable for its volcanic soil, which is unusual in the Napa Valley. Calistoga also experiences the greatest average 24-hour temperature swing of any Napa Valley AVAs, which Calistoga grape growers insist give the grapes time to “cool down” at night, making for better balanced wines. The 1,500 Calistoga vineyard acres are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah, along with smaller amounts of other varietals. Calistoga is at the northern end of Napa Valley, northwest of the Diamond District and St. Helena AVAs. Longtime winemaker Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena, which is located in the Calistoga AVA, proposed the creation of the appellation.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.