2017 Kinsman Eades Cabernet Sauvignon Anjea
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This is a single-vineyard wine from Sleeping Lady vineyard, made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (all clone 22). Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Anjea comes charging out of the glass with expressive blackberry pie, warm cassis and wild blueberry notes plus subtle suggestions of grilled meats, yeast extract, truffles and fragrant earth with a waft of cedar chest. Medium-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid foundation of firm, chewy tannins and lovely freshness supporting the muscular, earth-laced fruits, finishing long.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Anjea Sleeping Lady Vineyard is a rich, voluptuous wine, not to mention one of the sexiest 2017s I have tasted so far. Nigel and Shea Kinsman coax a slightly darker than usual expression of this Yountville site with their 2017, a wine that impresses with its voluptuous fruit, silky tannins and inviting personality. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice and new leather all build as this gregarious Cabernet shows off its personality. Best of all, the 2017 will be ready to drink with minimal cellaring. The bottled 2017 is just as impressive as it was from barrel.
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Anjea Sleeping Lady Vineyard is racy, voluptuous and super-expressive, with plenty of the red cherry, plum and raspberry jam notes that are often found in wines from this Yountville site. Pliant, sumptuous and quite open, the 2017 is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine.
A barrel sample, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Angea features red and black currants with a floral undercurrent of lilacs and white blossoms plus touches of tapenade, camphor and pencil shavings. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and energetic with a firm, chewy frame and uplifting finish featuring loads of red fruit and floral sparks.