Canvasback 2019 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Franc

The seductive aromatics and mouthfeel struck me as showing a textural lushness akin to the renowned Rutherford dust. The palate is fleshy and dense, with compact layers of earth, punchy pyrazines, black tea, cedar, cassis, black cherry and peppery tannins. Sourced from a 1998 planting the blend includes 19% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. It's delicious already, and it should age beautifully for the next 20 years. 14.5%; $74 (Red Mountain) 94/100 Purchase here.