The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall is more supple and elegant, with terrific up-front charm and complexity already present. Revealing a deep purple color, it's full-bodied and concentrated, with classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon notes of cassis, leafy herbs, flowers, and lead pencil. The tannins are ripe and polished, it has terrific overall balance as well as remarkable freshness, and it's just a brilliant 2018 you'll love to have in the cellar. Give it a few years and enjoy over the following 20-25.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall is bright, punchy and full of the energy that is a signature of the best vintages of this wine. Lavender, spice, mint and dark red fruit all grace this mid-weight, vibrant Cabernet. As always, the Kathryn Hall is made mostly from the estate Sacrashe vineyard in the hills above Rutherford. -- Antonio Galloni