Calla Lily 2014 Audax Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA
The grapes for this big red from winemaker Cary Gott come from a 95-acre vineyard planted in 1995 on the eastern side of Howell Mountain. A blend of 89.2% Cabernet Sauvignon with 5.2% Cab Franc and 5.6% Merlot, the wine spent 27 months in 50% new French oak. Plum, olives, and pea tendrils emerge as the initial scents before the palate dives into powdery tannins and balanced acidity. With a red-fruited elegance, a core of blackberry and vanilla, and a mocha-oak finish, it takes you on a lengthy journey that’s truly multi-dimensional. 94
– Meridith May, March 2019
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