A bountiful collection of robust aromas reveals its classic Calistoga character of both red and black fruit with a just a hint of earthiness. Complex, yet integrated the black licorice, anise, brown sugar and spice flavors are wrapped around a silky layer of vanilla. Both elegant and powerful, this Cabernet checks all the boxes delivering ripe summer fruit and dark red berry characteristics. The fine-grained tannins show its age-worthiness, but it is ready to enjoy right now.
"A rounded, plump, delicious Cabernet, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga gives up lots of cassis and blackberry fruit as well as toasted spice, chocolate, and leafy herbs. It's medium to full-bodied, has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and loads of charm."
- Jeb Dunnuck (May 2020), 90 pts
Like a lot of grand adventures, the Cornerstone story starts with a conversation between friends over a glass of wine. The result was Cornerstone Cellars, and two decades later, they ...
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