soil series: Ellisforde (windblown loess over lucustrine sediments)

92 Points  Antonio Galloni Vinous

poise and depth

the 2021 Zinfandel Kirschenmann Vineyard has a medium ruby color and some rubbery tones on the nose to begin

Royal Tokaji owns 2 ha of parcels planted

2013 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon 5 liter Petit Manseng soil series: Ellisforde (windblown loess93 WS A textbook mountain fruit Cabernet, with menthol and sage notes leading the way for gently steeped plum, black currant and blackberry flavors. The spine is bramble and the backdrop is roasted apple and tobacco, all combining in a pleasantly grippy and rustic finish. Will cellar nicely. Best from 2022 through 2037. 2,410 cases made.