Another incredibly ripe, powerful wine, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot No. 1 sports a dense purple hue to go with a terrific bouquet of spicy oak, smoked earth, currants, and ripe tobacco. A beast of a wine on the palate, it's full-bodied, has ripe, mouth-coating tannins, serious mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It pushes on the alcohol but stays balanced and pure, with a good sense of freshness. Give it a few years and then drink over the following decade.

This has a frankly toasty note overlaying rich cassis, plum and boysenberry compote flavors, while licorice root, loam and roasted mesquite notes fill in on the finish. Not shy in the muscular approach. For fans of the style. Best from 2023 through 2036. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,149 cases made.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot No. 1 is gorgeous. Racy and pliant, the 2018 is packed with succulent dark cherry, mocha, spice, licorice and menthol. This forward, luscious Cabernet offers tons of near and medium term appeal. Best of all, it can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring.