2017 | Michael Mondavi Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Obsidian Wine Co. most of the fruit comes

most of the fruit comes from family vineyards in Sonoma's Alexander Valley

dark berry fruit on the finish

gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit

The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru is very convincing on the nose

2017 | Michael Mondavi Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Obsidian Wine Co. most of the fruit comesReminiscent of classic Napa Valley elegance, the Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon also embraces a modern ripe style by weaving in a small percentage of Petite Sirah to lift the aromatics and add plushness to the palate. Black currant, broken cacao and a wisp of eastern spices from the French oak provide structure and a graceful finish. Hints of floral from both the Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot are exotically layered over the plum and bramble based fruit