Dana Estates  - 2018 - Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon  - 750 ml.

Dana Estates - 2018 - Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 750 ml.

SKU: A4492

Varietal Icon Cabernet Sauvignon
Country Icon USA
Region Icon Napa Valley
98 RP 99 JS
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DESCRIPTION

The 2018 Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is perfumed with dried rose petal, star anise, and black plums. Elegant and refined tannins mingled flavors of black cherry, mocha, and exotic spices. The finish lingers and displays the wines precision and poise. While delicious now, the wine will gracefully build in complexity as it ages.

Wine at a glance

Country Icon USA
Region Icon Napa Valley
Size Icon 750 ml.
Varietal Icon Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery Icon Dana Estates
Type Icon Red
Vintage Icon 2018

Expert Notes

Robert Parker: 98

Helms vineyard consists of five acres on gravelly loam, right on the northern edge of the Rutherford bench, planted in 1997 and 1998 to Cabernet Sauvignon clones See and 337. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for 21 months in French oak barrels, 100% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it rolls out of the glass with seductive scents of Morello cherries, blackcurrant pastilles and mulberries with hints of chocolate mint, violets and forest floor, plus a waft of cinnamon toast. Full-bodied, the palate has an ethereal weight, dancing with bright, vibrant black and blue fruits and a lively line of freshness, textured with beautifully ripe, velvety tannins, finishing long and mineral laced. Wow. 422 cases were made.

James Suckling: 99

Sweet white chocolate with currant, plum and subtle hazelnut on the nose. Some other spices, such as nutmeg and cloves. Floral. Full-bodied with extremely fine tannins that go on and on. Beautiful center plate that is dense yet polished and fine and continues on. Exceptional. Fantastic finish. Drinkable now, but needs four or five years to show it’s true greatness.


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