Cartello Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Nestled in a nook of vineyards flanked by forest. Mila Family produces wines utterly ‘California’, but with respect to the Old Country. Guided by a team of winemakers from a wide variety of backgrounds, Mila has forged a Cabernet here of stunning power and, yet, plenty of elegance to make fans of great Cabernet sit up and take notice. Bathed in warm sun throughout the late morning and early afternoon, ripening of fruit is hardly a problem in these vineyards. Yet, consistent with the magic of Sonoma, cool mornings and evenings bring fogs that bathe the vines and ensure plenty of racy acidity in the wine. Aging occurs in new French oak, keeping the voice of the fruit from becoming too muted.
While Mila is the flagship domaine, Cartello was born in 2018 from a rather fruitful harvest at Mila. With the extra fruit and an idea to make excellent wine at a more approachable price point, Cartello was born. This is plush Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, but with restraint. This is aged in French oak, half of which is new, for two years before release.
This Estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes from two Southwest hillside vineyards separated by a small ravine and century-old magnificent trees. 2+ years in new and used French oak barrel, round and plush tannins with both power and restraint.
93pts Jeb Dunnuck (6/24)
Original: $39.99
-70%$39.99
$12.00
Description
Nestled in a nook of vineyards flanked by forest. Mila Family produces wines utterly ‘California’, but with respect to the Old Country. Guided by a team of winemakers from a wide variety of backgrounds, Mila has forged a Cabernet here of stunning power and, yet, plenty of elegance to make fans of great Cabernet sit up and take notice. Bathed in warm sun throughout the late morning and early afternoon, ripening of fruit is hardly a problem in these vineyards. Yet, consistent with the magic of Sonoma, cool mornings and evenings bring fogs that bathe the vines and ensure plenty of racy acidity in the wine. Aging occurs in new French oak, keeping the voice of the fruit from becoming too muted.
While Mila is the flagship domaine, Cartello was born in 2018 from a rather fruitful harvest at Mila. With the extra fruit and an idea to make excellent wine at a more approachable price point, Cartello was born. This is plush Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, but with restraint. This is aged in French oak, half of which is new, for two years before release.
This Estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes from two Southwest hillside vineyards separated by a small ravine and century-old magnificent trees. 2+ years in new and used French oak barrel, round and plush tannins with both power and restraint.
93pts Jeb Dunnuck (6/24)
