Dark berries and cascades of cassis (red and dark) thrill. We’ve been waiting for the second coming of the 2007 Amoenus, and this is it; Once-in-a-decade cherries race and rage yielding to dusted old-timer blackberries that do not stop. Ever. Never losing sight or focus, this wine leads with an impressive aromatic entry, a rush of mid-palette hedonism, and power drives all the way through to the finish.

praise for 2019 amoenus vineyard cabernet sauvignon

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus Vineyard captures all the natural power of this Calistoga site. Black cherry, plum, graphite, scorched earth, licorice and gravel give this somber Cabernet a real sense of gravitas. This potent Cabernet will benefit from at least a few years in bottle.”

—Antonio Galloni, Vinous. 95 Points.

“Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus Vineyard opens with fragrant notes of candied violets, dark chocolate and tilled soil over notions of warm cassis and stewed plums plus a waft of cloves. Full-bodied, firm and richly fruited, it delivers lovely purity and great length.”

—Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. 93 Points.

“From a great site in Calistoga, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus Vineyard is loaded with ripe yet savory red and black fruits as well as complex notes of dried herbs, game, chocolate, and dried spices. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, and balanced, it’s going to keep for 20 years in cold cellars.”

—Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com. 94 Points.