2018 Pilcrow Cabernet Sauvignon Ghost Block, USA, California, Napa, Yountville, Wine Review

This was a new wine for me.  Ghost Block has a great story.  About 8 million years ago, it was on a mountain top above Stags Leap in the Vaca Mountains.  The Mountain collapsed and fell over on its side so although the vineyard sits on the valley floor it is geologically the same as those on the tops of the  mountain.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has a bit of volatile acidity on it.  For my tastes it is just enough to raise the aromatics. Explosive nose of cassis, toast and earthiness.  Full bodied.  Medium to firm tannins.  On the palate, cassis, sour cherries and spice.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  It worked well with assorted cheeses although a steak or prime rib would be classic.