2021 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

(Rating 98+) The 2021 Scarecrow is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard on the western edge of Rutherford, nestled back against the Mayacamas range. Boasting a fabulous nose of deep, dark, black cherries and earthy-spicy notes accented by a touch of mocha-like oak, this full-bodied wine is ripe, rich and velvety. There's ample density and concentration, but the wine still retains a sense of freshness on the long, elegant finish. Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski. Issue date: January 31, 2024. Drinking window: 2025 - 2040.  Robert Parker Wine Advocate