Ehlers Estate 2021 'Jean Leducq' Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena Carneros with aromas of black cherry

with aromas of black cherry

This wine behind the label is a blend of several world-class Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards from Oakville and Rutherford

the second and third sips reveal lovely notes of cigar box and dried sage

capturing remarkable concentration and finesse

mocha and espresso

Ehlers Estate 2021 'Jean Leducq' Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena Carneros with aromas of black cherryThe 2021 Leducq is at first quiet on the nose, opening with pomegranate, pencil shavings and baking chocolate, but after a few minutes in the glass another level is revealed, layered with red cherries, fresh spearmint and dried orange peel. It is dynamic, each element fading in and out of the next. In the mouth it is mineral and sanguine, with a crushed rock lining that carries cool blue fruits over silky, fine grained tannins. The flavors continue to