Valdemar Estates Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (750ml) Castelli di Jesi Riserva Classico the second half of June

the second half of June and the first half of July required constant attention to avoid mildew

Organically certified grapes from four core appellations (Napa and Sonoma Carneros

Sarah Jane Evans MW

and subtle floral hints

and though the wine clocks in at 14% alcohol

Valdemar Estates Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (750ml) Castelli di Jesi Riserva Classico the second half of JuneThis mlange of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 12% Malbec is aged for 19 months in 25% new French oak barrels and gifts a dark purple and ruby core with a lighter fluorescent blue rim. Its a chewy, dense, and massive wine on the palate with notes of braised black plum, basked boysenberry pie, sweet tobacco leaf, cedary herbs, and cinnamon stick. Tannins are sweet but very grippy, while the elevated acidity balances everything out. Better in