Strala Vineyards, Napa Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvingnon 2017 Barbaresco Not sure I’ve ever used

Not sure I’ve ever used the word balance in a Herold made wine tasting note before

with an impression of lift and energy rare for the vintage

But forbidding sites can also be the most blessed

with dynamic black cherry and plum flavors highlighted by green tea and toasted spice flavors

with a bit of chewy tannin still to resolve

Strala Vineyards, Napa Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvingnon 2017 Barbaresco Not sure I’ve ever used92 Vinous The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is dense, powerful and juicy. Black plum, blackberry jam, tobacco, licorice, spice and leather infuse the 2017 with tons of depth and sheer volume. Although not especially subtle, this super ripe, bold Cabernet has more than enough going on to reward a decade or so of fine drinking. (AG) 09 2020