TOR Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (750ml) San Luis Opisbo

TOR Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (750ml) San Luis OpisboWinemaker Notes As has been the case every year since 2013 when TOR started in this amazing site on Pritchard Hill, there is no mistaking Melanson in the line up of TOR Cabernets. There is always a more red fruited brite side to Melanson as opposed to their West side Oakville Cabernets that are mostly black fruits. The dark fruit profile of 2018 makes this one of the darker Melanson we have ever made yet it still retains the intense mountain driven

94 Points – Jim Gordon

temperature-controlled tanks

Spring temperatures set the course for an early onset of water stress

it’s all about complexity and elegance

Hats off to this estate and the consulting team of Stéphane Derenoncourt for this stunning effort

is a refined white wine that captures the essence of the region's terroir

Attractive aromas of black currants and blackberries with walnuts

but remember that there does need to be some headroom when we step up to the long-aged Tawny treasures

I would give it a few years in the cellar to allow some of the baby fat to melt away

with nice fruit aromas

a red that radiates joy and versatility while offering enough spine to stand up to heartier dishes

it was guided by the notion that the chalky soils and cool