2015 Dana Estates Hershey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain Napa Valley California 750ml

The 2015 Hershey Cabernet Sauvignon captures the vibrancy and minerality of the vineyard despite the warm vintage. The wine opens with notes of red currant, blueberry preserve, mingled with notes of espresso, baking spice and dried herbs. The rich mountain tannins frame a vibrancy and energy on the palate. Flavors of black plums and cherry meld with hints of sage and forest floor. The vibrancy makes the wine enticing now, though it will age gracefully through 2030. 223 cases produced. | Dana Estates

Blackberries, black olives, licorice and dark fruit. Full-bodied and layered with velvety tannins that are polished and focused. Juicy and gorgeous. | 97 points, James Suckling

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Hershey Vineyard leaps from the glass with blueberry preserves, menthol and espresso notes giving way to notions of baking spices, black pepper and cedar chest. Medium to full-bodied, vibrant and expressive, it has a firm frame of velvety, approachable tannins and wonderful vivacity, finishing long and fruity. | 96 points, Wine Advocate