Meteor, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Special Family Reserve other_regions_italy airy and fresh nose consists

airy and fresh nose consists mostly of various red berries and earth

Tony Soter has been making wine in his native state for long enough now that this iconic figure of California wine history can be said to have achieved a similar status in Oregon

round textured charms with layers of licorice

leather and plenty of earth scents introduces tension-filled and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors

powerful and impressively long finish

Meteor, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Special Family Reserve other_regions_italy airy and fresh nose consistsLots of tar and asphalt on the nose with dark fruit. Full body, chewy tannins and a rich finish. Needs time to soften, but this shows structure. Try in 2018.