Lexington Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains 2016 (750ml) *
Product price
$37.99
Description
The Santa Cruz Mountains sit high above the fog line, and Cabernet grown there tends toward structure and cool-climate lift rather than sheer size. This 2016 bottling from Lexington Wine Co. works in that mold, a mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon with a firm backbone and the savory edge the region often lends its reds.
Expect an aromatic mix of blackcurrant and dark cherry alongside cedar, sandalwood, a hint of cola and cocoa, and wilder notes of fennel and dried herb. The palate carries a good core of dark fruit set inside a bold, woody frame, with grainy, sandy tannins and a thread of minerality holding things together. It closes on chocolate and licorice with just enough freshness to keep it lively, plush and immediately appealing while still built to hold.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Producer | Lexington Wine Co. |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Dried cedar, light cola, crushed corks, wild-fennel and dark-berry aromas show on the nose of this bottling. The palate\'s woody frame is also bold, offering mahogany spice against sandy tannins, which wrap around the dark-fruit flavors. Matt Kettmann. (Wine Enthusiast)
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Gist Ranch has a medium to deep ruby color with scents of blackcurrant, blackcurrant bud, bitter chocolate, sandalwood and floral notes with red fruit sparks and a mineral tinge. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a good fruit core and a firm, grainy frame, finishing on a chocolate note with just enough freshness. (Wine Advocate, February 2020)
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is laced with generous dark cherry/plum fruit, licorice, smoke, tobacco and savory herb nuances. Plump and juicy, with tons of immediacy, the Cabernet is another impeccable and alluring wine in the Fogarty's Lexington range. (Vinous, October 2019)