Lokoya, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir reveals

Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir reveals scents of beetroot and sous-bois alongside hints of cherries and cranberries

I previously reviewed the 1998 Lirac Cuvee de la Reine des Bois prior to bottling

supplemented by dark

(from purchased grapes in Chapelle proper)

Lokoya, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir revealsLots of pine forest, savory herbs, California bay leaf, and both black and blue fruits emerge from the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. Its another full bodied, singular wine from Chris thats perfectly balanced, with beautiful concentration and the purity and balance thats the hallmark of this great vintage. Short term cellaring will be the name of the game here and it will be long lived. Anticipated maturity, 2021 2046