2019 Adobe Road Apex, Sonoma County, USA (750ml)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

The 2019 pours a deeply saturated violet in the glass. Expressive aromas of dark cherries, anise, and toasted baking spices take the lead. On the palate, velvety tannins and cocoa nibs are balanced with savory cast iron details into a very long finish.

Apex is a Bordeaux styled blend that hits flawless lines of flavor at every turn. To blend this wine, Adobe Road useS barrels from their favorite single vineyard lots, bringing them together to fully express the best that Sonoma and Napa can deliver.

Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petite Sirah, 1% Petit Verdot

TASTING NOTES:

Smoky blackberries, coffee, charred wood and black bean puree. A little ostentatious with sweet fruit and some chewy tannins on the full-bodied palate. Long, spicy finish to close. 72% cabernet sauvignon, 12% syrah, 8% cabernet franc, 7% petite sirah and 1% petit verdot. 60% of the fruit comes from Sonoma County and 40% from Napa County. A flattering Californian red for those who look for richness and heavy flavors.

– James Suckling, 90 pts.