Review: Duckhorn 2014 Patzimaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($95)

This is a relatively small, single-vineyard bottling from Duckhorn, only 783 cases were made. It comes from the Patzimaro Vineyard at the base of Spring Mountain in St. Helena. It's just a little bit heady enjoyed from a big glass, with deep black currant fruit, black cherry and smoke notes, and it has, at least for me, a really pronounced black olive note. That black olive note combined with a bit of tarry, minerally tannin gives it some real personality and suggests at least a bit of elevation from the valley floor. It's smartly picked at optimal ripeness, is velvety and balanced, and has the power and structure to age gracefully for another ten years plus. (95 Points)