While 2017 was a "lesser" vintage in Napa, it is still a good vintage and this is a great example. Perhaps not quite the 16 or 18, it still provides lots of enjoyment. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, cedar, spice and char. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, there is some depth. Cassis with underlying char. Nice finish. Drinking well now, it should drink well for another ten years. Nice on its own, this will work great with a burger off the grill.
Grade:
A-
Score:
91
Vintage:
2017
