The 2014 St. Eden is dense, plush and powerful, in other words, a classic wine from the eastern side of Oakville. Dark plum, blackberry, mocha, espresso, lavender and spice build as this plush, voluptuous Cabernet Sauvignon builds in the glass. Racy and forward, with tons of immediacy, the 2014 St. Eden is a total delight.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2014 St. Eden offers up expressive crème de cassis, black cherry compote and blueberry pie notes with hints of cedar chest, baking spices, menthol and pencil lead. Full-bodied, tightly packed, taut and muscular, it has a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and lovely vivacity coming through on the long, earthy finish.