Montecillo Vineyard Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Merry Christmas Delectable community! After the rather disappointing Côte Rôtie, I hoped this would come through with the goods and holy smokes, did it ever deliver. From the pull of the cork, this was absolutely singing. Gratuitous amounts of cassis with tobacco, espresso, and blood orange zest!? The palate is laden with black currants and minerals...ALL the minerals. They dazzle the tongue. Beautiful acid and firm but measured tannin. The finish lasts for several minutes. A wonder wine. My first experience drinking one of Ketan’s Beta’s and if this is any indication of what is to come at the Jasud Estate, we are spoiled. Leaving it late, this bottle is in contention for my wine of the year.

A modern classic. This wine opens up and transforms into something new with every glass. Very pleasing. A true vin de garde.

Lot of dark red fruit day one. Better second and third day with candy red fruit, minerality and iron. Like these a lot.

Still young but so so beautiful. Needs 10 more years plus. 2014 vintage

Beautiful now. Excellent down the road.

Fresh and stewed red fruits. Briney and black pepper. Tart, high acid and smooth but powerful tannin.

Amazing on pop and pour. A bit austere on nights two and three compared to opening, but still excellent and a bit more in the old school camp compared to its contemporaries. Nice to find a current release wine with a bit of age on it.

I very much enjoyed this. It shows black cherry, espresso, black olive, and earth. It is moderately acidic and has good length. I perceived less alcohol than the 14.1% on the label. My kind of California Cab that shows balance and restraint.

Old school type Napa cab.....a winemaker to keep your eye on

This is the true power of Cabernet Sauvignon. The power of a wine made at a high level. A shining star of new California rooted in tradition. Best wine Ive has all year bar none. Soulful and joyous. Seek out