2018 Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

WA100 Opaque purple-black in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill Vineyard jumps from the glass with bold, gregarious scents of blueberry compote, black cherry preserves and warm cassis plus nuances of roses, star anise and candied violets with gentle wafts of dark chocolate and cinnamon. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is super intense with a whole fireworks display of floral sparks going off among the red and black fruits, framed by exquisitely ripe, finely pixilated tannins, finishing long and mineral laced. This edifying beauty takes Napa Valley elegance and grace to a whole new level.
JS100 Gorgeous dark-fruit aromas with blackcurrants, mushrooms, bark and flowers. Jasmine. Full-bodied with wonderfully fine tannins. Finishes so long and agile. Sort of cloud-like. Blackberry and dark chocolate at the end. Totally integrated tannins. You feel them, but you don’t see them. Unique experience tasting this. A classic in the making. Cabernet sauvignon with a touch of petit verdot and cabernet franc. Try after 2027.
JD100 The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill is straight-up off-the-charts and one of the true gems in the vintage. Revealing a deep purple hue as well as extraordinary notes of crème de cassis, white flowers, spice, tobacco, and classy oak, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, no hard edges, and just perfect integration of its fruit, tannins, and acidity. I’d happily enjoy a bottle today, but smart money would give these a solid 4-5 years in the cellar and it should keep for 30-40 years.
VIN98 The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill is sensual and racy in the glass, with no hard edges and tons of allure. Raspberry jam, mocha, spice, leather and licorice infuse the 2018 with tons of character. In this vintage, the newer plantings from the Josephine’s Hill sector of the site play a larger part in the blend. Maybe that explains some of the wine’s unusually open-knit personality. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off the 2018. It is a gorgeous wine that will drink well for many years to come. I would give the 2018 at least a few hours of air, as it really starts to shine after some time in the decanter, at this early stage of its life. Time brings out darker tonalites of fruit and a dimension of minerality that is utterly beguiling.