LTL BY UPCHURCH VINEYARDS Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Winemaker Notes:Notable black, purple, opaque color showcases a deep dark wine with tons of Red Mountain fruit. Black raspberries, plumbs, soft leather, flowers and a cabinet of spices are present in the nose. A big powerful and rich mouthfeel exhibits deep flavors of raspberries, blackberries and toasty oak. Lower tannins and mouthwatering structure make this wine hedonistic and pure with a lengthy finish.

Press Reviews

93JAMES SUCKLING

Plums, currants and dried flowers on the nose. Full-bodied with powdery tannins. Rich and plush on the palate. Ripe black fruit and black tea wash over the palate, in harmony through the long finish.

92ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE

Juicy and fresh-fruited with a dense nose, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon starts with ripe aromas of dusty black cherry skin and succulent plums before showing hints of pencil lead and brown baking spices. Full-bodied, lush and firm, the mid-palate offers layers of complexity that continue to evolve with a firm tannic edge and succulent acidity. This spectacular wine concludes with a long, lingering finish and is a no-brainer at this price.

92VINOUS

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon packs a wallop with a burst of rubbed sage, black raspberries, exotic spice and dark chocolate. This is silky and elegant to the core, with tart wild berries and mounting mineral tones that add a youthful tension throughout. Masses of salted licorice and dried black cherries linger incredibly long under an air of violet florals. The 2019 punches well above its price point. It’s a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot from Red Mountain that was refined for 18 months in 50% new French oak.