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Score 96/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2018

Brand's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is superb. Bright and focused for such a big wine, the 2016 offers tremendous aromatic nuance to play off its intense, inky dark fruit. Lavender, spice, menthol, crème de cassis and a dollop of new French oak develop in this powerful, unctuous Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with tons of personality. The Cabernet is mostly a blend of the higher elevation parcels on the property.

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Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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96+/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

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96+ points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 96+/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2018

Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Pritchard Hill aged for 22 months in 70% new French oak, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is very deep garnet-black in color and opens with a compelling nose of blackcurrant cordial, warm black berries, black raspberries and Black Forest cake with touches of spice cake, Sichuan pepper, hoisin and cedar chest plus a hint of camphor. The palate is full-bodied with a firm level of very ripe, fine-grained tannins and beautiful freshness supporting the perfumed black fruit layers, finishing very long. 500 cases produced.

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BRAND

BRAND is a boutique Napa Valley winery based on Pritchard Hill, known for producing limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon and proprietary red blends from estate mountain vineyards.

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