Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain (75cl, 14.5%)

A Red Mountain AVA Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State, produced by the Duckhorn Portfolio. The 2021 Longwinds Vineyard bottling earned 93 points from Wine Spectator and 92 points from James Suckling. The 2021 vintage is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 2% Malbec, aged 20 months in 100% French oak, 40% new and 60% neutral. The wine is racked four times with early blending of components, an approach designed to build finesse and seamless integration. The nose opens with blackberry, marionberry, black cherry, cocoa powder, cinnamon and graphite, with hints of sarsaparilla and black licorice. The palate brings cassis, dark plum, dark chocolate, baking spice and balsa wood, with fine-grained, tight-knit tannins. The finish is long and savory, with dark-fruit concentration, persistent spice and firm but polished tannins.