Abreu, Napa Valley, Cappella 2016 Sonoma lightly bin soiled and nicked

lightly bin soiled and nicked labels

including their own estate vineyard

The single-vineyard 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna la Casa is immediately distinguished by aromas of smoke

Less obviously sweet today than the 2003 (I might have picked this blind as a classic Bordeaux blend including Petit Verdot and cab franc)

Less dark in its fruit character as well

Abreu, Napa Valley, Cappella 2016 Sonoma lightly bin soiled and nickedIn Original Carton 99 points James Suckling Aromas of blackberries, graphite, and lead pencil. Fresh and dried flowers and iron shavings. Full bodied, layered, tight and solid. Beautiful and very poised and thoughtful. Hints of fresh herbs, from lavender to lemon grass. Compressed. Great length and focus. (2 2019) 98 points Vinous The 2016 Cappella is delicate, elegant and super refined. Bright floral and spice notes perk up a core of red cherry and