Description
The 2021 Kinsman Eades Hierothesion is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blend designed as anentry-level offeringfrom the winery. Named after a royal burial ground in Turkey, it is crafted from a blend of declassified barrels sourced from the producer’s various single-vineyard sites.
According to multiple expert reviews fromWine AdvocateandWine Spectator, this vintage is a blend of80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc.
- Aromas:Notes of blackberry pie, juicy plums, blueberry compote, and red florals, with hints of Indian spices and dusty soil.
- Palate:Described byVinousas having a “racy personality” with terrific energy and crushed flowers. Other critics note a medium to full-bodied richness with silky, finessed tannins and a long mineral-laced finish.
- Winemaking:The wine was aged for22 months in roughly 50% new French oak.
- Jeb Dunnuck:96 Points
- The Wine Independent:95 Points
- James Suckling: 96 Points – So bold in fruit and spice flavors and so velvety in texture. This full-bodied red made from top vineyards in different sections of Napa Valley offers gentle tannins layered with creamy, chocolaty flavors of black cherries, blueberries and cocoa. 80% cabernet sauvignon. Its smooth, deep and broad with a long, fresh finish. Drink or hold.
Size: 1.5Lt
Varietal:Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa Valley, USA
Vintage:2021
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