2014 On Q Appassionata

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

94+/100 "Composed of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Appassionata has an inky purple-black color and conjures notions of crème de cassis, chocolate box and aniseed with hints of chargrilled meat, fertile earth and menthol. Full-bodied and full-on opulent in the mouth, it features seductively rich, ripe fruit with a solid frame and a long, expressive finish."- RP

95/100 "This inky colored beauty boasts terrific notes of blackberries, currants, charcoal, graphite, and lead pencil shavings. With full-bodied richness, beautiful concentration, plenty of ripe tannins, and a savory, classic style, it has the polish and texture to drink nicely today but is going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and should cruise for two decades or more. It’s a beautiful wine from winemaker Maayan Koschitzky." - JD