Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 19

2019 was a beautiful year for grape growing in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The winter was generous with moisture and coolness. The spring was stormy in May, but the late-season Bordeaux varieties escaped harm and set a modest crop. The harvest schedule was more typical and started in late September and into October, which was encouraging. This wine is a composite of the appellation, produced from five distinct vineyards. All of them are a short distance from Domaine Eden, with the Mount Eden staff farming the majority. When this was started in 1999, the team wanted to offer a wine reflecting the Santa Cruz Mountains region, which is unlike any other. A coastal, high elevation, Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend made to the Mount Eden style--structured and terroir-driven--that is also ageable and affordable. All fermentations were indigenous, with no fining or filtration. There are loamy earth scents along with currant, blackberry and cedar. The palate is bright with blue fruit, acidity and balanced tannins. A good cellar choice for the next 7-12 years.