2017 Antica Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

Renzo Cortarella is involved in the production, Antinori's top gun responsible for Solaia, Tignanello, etc. Some bell pepper notes, fresh earth, cigar box spice, Clone7, clone 337, Clone 4 and C, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, black plum and currant berry fruit densley planed vineyard 3 tons per acre, 3 pounds to make 1 bottle so each vine makes 1 bottle. A touch of dark coco and fresh herbs showqing up on the finish. Townsend vineyard supplies all the grapes for this wine, 2004 was the first commercial release, supple sweet tannins, a big and chewy wine with lots of everything, a nice amount of fine herbs and dark coco spice showing on the finish, nice freshness and balanced acidity through the finish. Finish 45+ Excellent +