1997 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford

Estate: Lokoya Winery
Region: Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Tasting Note:August 25, 2017

First of the blind red wines at this quarter's S&E Wine Club, which for red was either Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Merlot from either Rutherford or Stags Leap District. We brought this bottling.

Deep garnet red with bricking edges. Slightly aged nose with dust, woody, black tea, and dark cherries. Well integrated and balanced tannins (6.5/10). Medium plus to full bodied with quite a bit of earthy notes. Layers of dried cherries, black cherries and crushed rocks. Long and lingering finish. Impressed but expected for this 20 year old bottling from Lokoya, believe the fruit comes from the Beckstoffer Georges III vineyard.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2021.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$$$ - Purchased from Schneider's of Capital Hill for $131.99.

Lokoya Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Red Wine, Napa Valley, North Coast, United States of America, California, Cult Wine, S&E Wine ClubGreg Ballington1997, Lokoya Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Rutherford, S&E Wine Club, Napa Valley, North Coast, United States of America, California, Beckstoffer, Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, $$$$, 92 Points, Cult Wine, Marco DiGiulio, August 2017Comment