Lokoya, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia and sweet citrus

and sweet citrus

this 2005 seems to be close to its plateau of maturity

Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir reveals scents of beetroot and sous-bois alongside hints of cherries and cranberries

and it finishes with a flourish of spicy accents

I previously reviewed the 1998 Lirac Cuvee de la Reine des Bois prior to bottling

Lokoya, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia and sweet citrusLots of pine forest, savory herbs, California bay leaf, and both black and blue fruits emerge from the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. Its another full bodied, singular wine from Chris thats perfectly balanced, with beautiful concentration and the purity and balance thats the hallmark of this great vintage. Short term cellaring will be the name of the game here and it will be long lived. Anticipated maturity, 2021 2046