leaving a trace of dark fruit and earthy spice
but structured enough to hold up in elevated cocktails like an Añejo Old Fashioned
a fine balance of slight sweetness and tart fruit
in equal parts with gin and vermouth for a Negroni
Di Costanzo, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 'DI CO', 2020 BDXCOUNT0925 leaving a trace of darkThe only Cabernet Erin and Massimo Di Costanzo produced in drought stricken 2020, sourced from a single Oak Knoll vineyard picked the day before the Glass Fire. Extreme concentration marked the warm, dry vintage, delivering black cherry, plum, gravel, licorice, incense, and mocha. Medium to full bodied with subtle herbal nuance, streamlined intensity, and slightly dusty tannins that frame rather than dominate. A resounding success for a challenging