Reviews & Ratings

2019 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon "Knights Valley"

Winery: Anakota

Vintage: 2019

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Knights Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon & 2% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Knights Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $75

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 93 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: February 12, 2022

Wine Review: This inky midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon sourced mainly from the Helena Montana (62%) and the Helena Dakota (23%) vineyards opens with a mild black currant and cocoa bouquet with a hint of black cherry and eucalyptus. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, soft and very smooth. The flavor profile is a subtle black currant and dark chocolate blend with notes of graphite and black cherry. I also detected hints of dried herbs, black tea, and gentle boysenberry at the very end. The finish is very dry, and its monster tannins stick around for a very long time. You will need to decant this big boy for quite some time in the near term. I would pair this impressive Cab with Roy's rib roast and friends! Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: An opaque, dark violet core of color gives rise to vibrant aromas of dried black currant, dried blackberry, and sun-dried herbs de Provence. Powerful flavors of rich black cherry, dried bay leaf, vanilla, and toasted cardamom wash across the palate along with dark chocolate covered espresso beans and very subtle toasted baking spices, indicating limited exposure to new French oak. Supple tannins frame the palate, while mouth-watering acidity provides a perfect counterbalance, leading to a long finish.

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