Raymond Reserve Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (75cl, 14.5%)

A full-bodied, biodynamic Napa Valley red wine bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Sourced from Raymond Vineyards' certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic estate vineyards in Rutherford and St. Helena, it is a 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot blend. Raymond Vineyards was founded in 1970 by Roy Raymond Sr. and Martha Jane Beringer. The estate vineyards carry CCOF organic, Demeter biodynamic, Napa Green, Fish Friendly Farming and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance certifications. The 2019 Reserve Cabernet was aged for 19 months in 35% new French oak barrels. The nose opens with minty herbal lift, Thai basil and dried violet, then cassis, ripe raspberry and dark plum, with baking spice and cedar. The palate brings red currant, Bing cherry, blackberry and plum sauce, with bittersweet chocolate, licorice and cinnamon. The finish trails caramel, spice-dusted dark fruit and a velvety flourish.