Seghesio Zinfandel Old Vines - 2018 (750ml) Encruzado The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (91% Cabernet Sauvignon

From a high-elevation parcel just below Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes

and started its operation in 1969

teasing faint hints of celery and tarragon

rich wine is in full bloom

Seghesio Zinfandel Old Vines - 2018 (750ml) Encruzado The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa87% Zinfandel, 9% Petite Sirah, 4% Alicante Bouschet 93 points Decanter World Wine Awards Expressive red fruit, toasted cumin and spice nose. Riper palate with gamey flavours and fruit continuing on the finish. A fine wine. 92 points Wine Spectator Like a briar patch in a bottle, with zesty wild berry, licorice and smoked sage flavors that build tension toward medium grained tannins. Drink now through 2029. 4,849 cases made.