Birichino - Santa Cruz Mountains Peter Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
California
Red
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94/100
Vinous
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93/100
Wine Enthusiast
Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful, intense color. The nose is juicy with notes of black fruit and spices, accompanied by hints of precious woods, balsamic, cedar and pencil lead. One senses that the wine has reached maturity, with fruit bursting with intensity. The woodiness underlines the contours. The palate is full and fleshy. The wine is concentrated but not heavy. It's still very young and the ageing is still making itself felt. A fine tannic structure prolongs and finishes the palate. Great potential!
Features
Estate
Birichino
Cuvée
Peter Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2018
Designation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Region
California
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
From shale
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 22 days
Breeding
21 months in French oak barrels (20% new), unfiltered and unfined
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful, intense color
Nose
Juicy, black fruits, spices, precious woods, balsamic, cedar, pencil lead
Mouth
Full-bodied, good maturity and fruity intensity, harmonious woodiness, good tannic structure, long finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck with olives, braised beef with carrots, grilled red meats...
Birichino
Santa Cruz Mountains
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Rated (guide 2021) 93/100 (Vintage 2017)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated (2020 guide) 94/100 (Vintage 2017)
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