Helix Cabernet Sauvignon · United States

The big dark fruit that is the backbone of this wine is developed from the staggering heat units Phinny Hill Vineyard received throughout the 2018 growing season, while at night this well-drained vineyard drops in temperatures to preserve a lively acidity. Aromas of blackberry pie, black currant and sweet tobacco greet the nose with hints of oak and eucalyptus. Silky in mouthfeel and medium-plus in body, its fine-grained tannins carry flavors of black currant and blackberry to a complex mid-palate of meat, herbs and a dash of pencil shavings. A splash of new oak lengthens the palate and helps exude that varietal character Phinny Hill Cabernet is known for.