2023 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Minty eucalyptus with a hint of red cherry and dark bitter chocolate power out of the gate on the nose, like they were shot out of a cannon. The soft entrance is sultry in texture, evolving to a tannic mid-palate with granular tannins that grow almost exponentially. Menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, black pepper, and dark cherries on the lush palate move to an almost leathery, spearmint, cranberry-like character in the finish. (JC)