The 2018 Hyde de Villaine “Carrillo” Cabernet Sauvignon is an aromatic, medium-to-full-bodied red wine primarily sourced from the Coombsville region of Napa Valley. It is noted for its elegant structure, fine-grained tannins, and complex fruit profile of blue and black fruits.
According to winemaker notes fromHyde de Villaine, the 2018 vintage features a refined palate balanced by fresh acidity.
Aromas: Notable scents include dark black cherry, dusty blueberry, violet, and rosemary, with base notes of bruleed caramel and dark anise.
Palate: Reviewers fromJamesSuckling.comdescribe it as having “lots of blue fruit and black licorice” with mineral undertones and a bright finish.
Structure: It is aged for 20 months in 30% new French oak, resulting in an elegant structure with a subtle creaminess.
Composition: The wine is almost entirely Cabernet Sauvignon, utilizing 30-year-old vines from the Hyde and Caldwell vineyards.
James Suckling: Awarded the wine a score in the range of95 points, noting it opens up nicely with bottle age.
Vivino Community: Rated4.3/100by users, with reviewers describing it as a “Bordeaux-approach” Napa Cabernet that is fresh and vibrant.
Aging Potential: Experts suggest giving it three to four years of bottle age, with a prime drinking window estimated between2025 and 2035