2017 | Michael Mondavi Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Obsidian Wine Co. cherries and olives

cherries and olives

robust and succulent

and small notes of cassis associated with touches of cornflower

dark berry fruit on the finish

clean finish

2017 | Michael Mondavi Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Obsidian Wine Co. cherries and olivesReminiscent of classic Napa Valley elegance, the Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon also embraces a modern ripe style by weaving in a small percentage of Petite Sirah to lift the aromatics and add plushness to the palate. Black currant, broken cacao and a wisp of eastern spices from the French oak provide structure and a graceful finish. Hints of floral from both the Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot are exotically layered over the plum and bramble based fruit