2017 Del Dotto Vineyards 'The Beast' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The 2017 Beast is another stellar combination of the finest Cabernet's from our six Estate properties. One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon hand selected from our vineyards in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Howell Mountain and Pritchard Hill. First glance the color is opaque, visually hearty and powerful. The bouquet is intense with butterscotch, shaved dark chocolate, graphite, fresh cut tobacco, mushroom and blackberry marmalade. The mouthfeel is near perfect, viscous and well balanced. Flavors of mocha and truffle are intertwined with graham cracker, chocolate eclair, blueberries, boysenberries and black raspberries. The richness is profound and the finish is seemingly endless. The 2017 vintage as a whole is shaping up to be very approachable, lush wines with enough structure to age gracefully for years to come. Drink now for the next 10-15 years. Enjoy!