The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill is straight-up off-the-charts and one of the true gems in the vintage. Revealing a deep purple hue as well as extraordinary notes of crème de cassis white flowers spice tobacco and classy oak it hits the palate with full-bodied richness no hard edges and just perfect integration of its fruit tannins and acidity. I?d happily enjoy a bottle today but smart money would give these a solid 4-5 years in the cellar and it should keep for 30-40 years.

23 Feb 2021 ? Gorgeous dark-fruit aromas with blackcurrants mushrooms bark and flowers. Jasmine. Full-bodied with wonderfully fine tannins. Finishes so long and agile. Sort of cloud-like. Blackberry and dark chocolate at the end. Totally integrated tannins. You feel them but you don?t see them. Unique experience tasting this. A classic in the making. Cabernet sauvignon with a touch of petit verdot and cabernet franc. Try after 2027. `

Opaque purple-black in color the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill Vineyard jumps from the glass with bold gregarious scents of blueberry compote black cherry preserves and warm cassis plus nuances of roses star anise and candied violets with gentle wafts of dark chocolate and cinnamon. Medium to full-bodied the palate is super intense with a whole fireworks display of floral sparks going off among the red and black fruits framed by exquisitely ripe finely pixilated tannins finishing long and mineral laced. This edifying beauty takes Napa Valley elegance and grace to a whole new level.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill is seamless elegant and supremely beautiful. There's not a thing out of place. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark-fleshed fruit with hints of chocolate spice leather and dried herbs that make an appearance with time in the glass. The Tychson Hill shows just how magical this vintage is.

A beauty, with waves of cassis, distilled plum and warmed kirsch that glide through, carried by seemingly silky texture despite obvious tannic spine. The back end unfurls with notes of violet, incense, and red and black tea, with a subtle mineral edge, while the fruit holds the main focus. So much guile for a large-scaled wine. Best from 2022 through 2040.