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Araujo, Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The crop was down 30% here. Very deep purple-black in color, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (a barrel sample) has quite an earthy, ferrous nose to begin, giving way to crushed red and blackcurrants, plum preserves and mulberries with wafts of dusty soil, wild sage and tobacco plus a waft of garrigue. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, muscular and framed by firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and earthy.
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon displays a deep garnet-purple color and is a little sluggish to reveal its fragrant core of plum preserves, crème de cassis, blueberry compote and Morello cherries with accents of stewed Darjeeling tea, underbrush, cloves and tobacco leaf plus a waft of pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate struts it stuff with amazing poise, structured with very fine, ripe tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and perfumed.
About the Producer
Araujo produces four wines regularly: the Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon; the Altagracia Bordeaux blend that also contains fruit from other Napa Valley vineyards: as well as small volumes of Eisele Vineyard Syrah; as well as a Sauvignon Blanc. In some years, Araujo also produces an Eisele Vineyard Viognier.
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