2023 Scarecrow M.Étain Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford Napa Valley California 750ml

Darker currants, dark chocolate, graphite, and espresso notes all emerge from the beautifully textured, dense, full-bodied, powerful 2023 M. Etain. Based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot from the JJ Cohn Vineyard and aged 18 months in 100% French oak (60% new), it has ample mid-palate depth, ripe yet polished and certainly present tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish... | 97 Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com

A long season of moderate temperatures and ideal ripening conditions manifests itself in this very dark, perfumed, complex Cabernet blend. Aromas of ripe blue and purple fruits are supported by vanilla and spice notes from the new French oak. On the palate, the wine offers a broad, smooth, full-bodied texture, with the tannins presenting as heavy velvet. Although this wine is clearly going to improve over the next 5 to 15 years, its sense of gravitas adds balance to the lifted, perfumed berry notes that dominate the palate expression.
This blend contains 87% Cabernet 5% Malbec 5% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. 2600 cases produced. | Celia Welch for Scarecrow Wines, M. Etain

The efforts of winemaker Celia Welch are handsomely rewarded with scores and accolades from critics and professionals that lead to a sold-out vintage with each release. | Falling Bright