2009 Salvestrin Winery Three D Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

(94 Points) Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon 3D Dr. Crane Vineyard strides confidently out of the glass with serious scents of underbrush, pencil lead, cedar chest and tapenade over a core of baked blackcurrants, blackberry preserves and spice cake with hints of balsamic and rose hip tea. Full-bodied, the palate is laden with savory-laced black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering mineral note. January 2020 Week 2, The Wine Advocate