2020 Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95 Points

The classy Cabernet offers focused, forthcoming aromas and flavors with an Oakville-esque profile, and those aromas roll out as a medley of sour red cherry, red currant jam, pomegranate syrup, violet, cedar, sweet tobacco leaf and baking spice that rise above a strong mineral undercurrent. It proves both gutsy and intensely fruity on the palate, where firming tannins bring structure to succulent flavors that mirror the nose. The finish is focused and lingering with a push of red fruit at the end. Expect this weighty youngster to improve for at least 4 years.