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Araujo, Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
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Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The very deep, purple-black colored 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon charges out of the gate with vivacious notes of fresh blueberries, blackberry pie and black raspberries with emerging notes of blackcurrant pastilles, chocolate mint, lilacs and forest floor, plus a touch of clove oil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate exudes ripe, fresh, juicy fruit with firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a lingering black berry note. "This is the first complete expression of this vineyard, using all the dedicated blocks (to the west) for this label," winemaker Helene Mingot mentioned. Indeed, coming up on eight years since the Pinault family purchased the estate, this 2019 has a compelling effortless harmony—a joy to taste!
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep purple-black in color, the nose of the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon slowly unfurls to reveal a gorgeous perfume of violets and roses over a core of kirsch, boysenberries and cassis, plus hints of redcurrant jelly and menthol, emerging into wafts of pencil lead and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house, featuring very firm, wonderfully ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the vivacious, tightly wound black and red fruit layers, finishing long and mineral laced. It's a stunning, evocative, singular wine that so beautifully captures the long, slow-maturing grace of the 2019 vintage.
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.
