Almacerro Almacerro Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750ml

The same blend as the 2017, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is another impressive, medium to full-bodied Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from this team. Cassis, graphite, chalky minerality, and iron, as well as some classic Howell Mountain bouquet garni-like notes, all define the aromatics, and it’s balanced, has ripe tannins, and lots of minerality on the finish. Give it another 2–3 years and enjoy through 2038+. (Jeb Dunnuck)

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a potent Howell Mountain wine. Crushed rocks, gravel, lavender, spice, black cherry, crème de cassis, and chocolate give this brooding Cabernet plenty of character. The muscular tannins need a bit of time to soften, but this is impressive, especially for a project that is just getting started. (Antonio Galloni)

This is solid, with a core of black currant and blackberry reduction notes that feel chiseled, while charcoal, tobacco, roasted apple wood and cast iron accents course underneath, giving this a rigidly structured, throwback persona. Patience is required. Best from 2026 through 2042.

Dark-fruited and earthy nose with black cherries, blackcurrants, ground spices, nutmeg and wet earth. Full-bodied, firm and structured, with a powdery texture to its tannins. A little chewy at the end. Drink or hold. (James Suckling)