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2018 Davies Vineyards Simpkins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Removed from a subterranean wine cellar

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

...explosive, potent wine. Inky dark fruit, graphite, spice, leather and licorice are some of the many notes that build as this powerful Coombsville Cabernet shows off its notable allure. This is a decidedly intense, fruity style, especially within the context of Coombsville Cabernet, but those mineral, herbal notes are present, they are just layered into the background.

93Wine Spectator

Enticing açaí berry and blueberry fruit compote notes lead the way, showing both heft and cut as they move through, underscored with graphite and cold cast iron notes on the finish. There's a serious tannic spine, with a late savory echo too.

93Wine Enthusiast

Dried herb, black currant, cigar box and black pepper accent the well-integrated tannic structure and mineral-like earthiness.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...fresher bouquet of blue fruits, violets, spring flowers, menthol, and chocolate...carries to a surprisingly rich, powerful wine that has full-bodied richness, a plush, opulent, soft texture, and a great finish.

92James Suckling

Blackcurrant jam, chocolate-covered cherries, cola and praline on the nose. Toffee on the palate, too. It’s medium-bodied with silky, caressing tannins.

90The Wine Advocate

...offers the blue fruit characteristic of the Coombsville appellation, with lush cassis and blueberry preserves accented by tones of grilled meats, bouquet garni, tobacco and cedar. The full-bodied palate is plush and rounded, still carrying youthful new oak character and finishing with just enough freshness.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville

Coombsville AVA is one of Napa Valley’s newer appellations, having received its official designation only in 2011. Tucked just to the northeast of Los Carneros and a few minutes’ drive east of downtown Napa, the Coombsville appellation is relatively large at a total of 11,000 acres. The elevation varies from 100 to 1,000 feet, and the climate is moderated by marine breezes from the San Pablo Bay. The main grape varieties here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Noir.

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.

VINTAGE

2018 Davies Vineyards Simpkins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon