Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus Vineyard 2016

The 2016 Lotus displays aromas of black cherry, berry compote, wet stone, and wet earth. The wine is full bodied with a creamy texture. It captures the essence of Lotus Vineyard in its firm structure and concentration while retaining vibrancy and balance. Classic black fruits and warm spice flavors coat the palate mingling with hints of dried herbs and a firm structured finish. Enjoy 2020 through 2038 and beyond.

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus Vineyard is the most powerful and backward of the three single-vineyard Cabernets at Dana. Brisk and finely cut, the 2016 captures a stunning interplay of freshness, structure and vibrancy. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 is going to need a number of years to be at its very best. Even in the early going, though, it is pretty memorable. Gravel, sage, menthol, crushed flowers and white pepper add aromatic nuance to a brooding, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon built for the cellar.