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Cabernet Sauvignon Courtship, Cornell 2018

Tasting Notes

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Courtship is a new wine from Cornell crafted mostly from younger vines on the estate. Bright red berry fruit, mocha and floral notes give the Courtship a very pretty, high-toned character. Medium in body, silky and wonderfully nuanced, the Courtship is a terrific introduction to these wines. Best of all, it will drink well right out of the gate.

93
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, December 2020

This second release of Cornell's 'entry-level' label offers beguiling aromas of graphite, cassis and blackberry, along with redcurrant, volcanic minerals and dark chocolate. The near-perfect 2018 harvest gives intense, full-throttle dark berry flavours, with a savoury lift from dried wild herbs. Fine-grained tannins build through the seductive palate to a long, spicy cured-meat finish tinged with flowers. Needs time. A blend of 97.5% Cabernet Sauvignon with 1.5% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, aged 20 months in 40% new French oak. 2021-2029

96
Decanter.com, Decanter.com, October 2021
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