2018 Greer Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford, Napa Valley California 750ml

Greer Vineyard is a small, three acre domaine located in the heart of the Rutherford Bench (however defined). It is part of the terroir that first made Napa Valley internationally famous, and inspired Andre Tchelistcheff to declare "it takes Rutherford Dust to grow great Cabernet." Our illustrious next-vine and nearby neighbors, including Scarecrow (J.J. Cohn), Staglin, and Phelps (Insignia) have burnished the credibility of his proclamation.
Our inaugural wine was the 2007, an auspicious first vintage released in August, 2011. Our fruit is sourced solely from our family vineyard, which produces 100% cabernet sauvignon from 101-14 rootstock grafted with clone 4, the See clone, and the Wiemer clone. Aaron Pott is our winemaker. His broad global experience, skill, and innate talent have created wine rivaling his flamboyant predictions - and exceeding our unspoken hopes. | Greer

...darker currants, charcoal, gravelly earth, and hints of chocolate in a full-bodied, ultra-pure style. Based on 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 19 months in 60% new French oak, it has fine tannins, a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and a great finish. It's slightly more focused and precise, yet not as lush as the 2019, yet should have a similar evolution over the coming two decades. | 98 Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com