PlumpJack Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

88% Cabernet Sauvignon; 7% Malbec; 5% Petit Verdot from the Oakville estate, cold soaked for 3-4 days and then fermented up to a maximum temperature of 31°C. Drained off skins after a total maceration of 7-12 days and racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation for 20 months in 100% French oak barrels, 78% new, a blend of medium, medium-plus, and heavy toast barrels from a variety of forests.
Inky purple in colour with aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry. On the palate, rich, sweet cassis fruit is underscored by vibrant acidity and velvety tannins. Concentrated, intense, lush, and very long, the finish developing with notes of tobacco, chocolate, coffee and vanilla.