Clay Shannon Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Without the cache of Napa, pricing for grapes per ton is about a third of what Napa Cabernet fetches. The upside to this is you get great Napa-style wines at a much-reduced price point. Lake County is high elevation, Estate Grown fruit, and is just adjacent to Napa, to the north.
Big bright fruit aromas pour from the glass with notes of cassis, dark cherries, black raspberries, and a lingering hint of mint.
The palate delivers blackberries, black currents, dark cherries, and cooking herbs with surprising boldness and generosity. A nice balance of Napa swagger and high-elevation elegance with a long finish that gives you time to decide when to pour yourself another glass.
Improvements from cellaring should extend to 2030.
Pairings suggestions: Lamb, Prime Rib, New York strips, Pork, Chicken with Tomato based sauces, and vegetable dishes including Pizza.
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