2018 Derby Wine Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Derby Vineyard Paso Robles

The 2018 Derby Wine Estates Cabernet Sauvignon hails from Derby Vineyard, nestled on Live Oak Road in Paso Robles' renowned Templeton Gap District. Sharing terroir with celebrated neighbors like Austin Hope and L'Aventure, this Cabernet exemplifies the beauty and complexity that Paso Robles delivers in spades. It's a wine crafted with care by a boutique, family-owned winery that’s spent years mastering the art of estate-grown excellence.

Ray and Pam Derby are visionaries in the Central Coast wine scene, never afraid to take on challenges. From revitalizing vineyards to restoring a historic building into their tasting room, the Derby’s dedication to their craft shines through in every bottle. Their vineyard on Live Oak Road is a testament to their passion, where 90+ acres of Rhône, Spanish, and Bordeaux varietals thrive under the careful watch of seasoned vineyard manager Steve Vierra.

Winemaker Sean Geoghegan, a Sonoma native, brings modern sophistication to every drop of this Cabernet. His background at Mount Eden Vineyards lends a Burgundian finesse to his approach, though here, he lets the bold Paso fruit shine. The result? A wine with deep complexity, layered with dark fruits, a hint of spice, and velvety tannins that evolve beautifully with time in the glass.

The Derby Vineyard, set against the rolling hills of the Templeton Gap, benefits from the ideal balance of cool Pacific breezes and warm sun, ensuring even ripening and bold flavors. This 2018 vintage showcases the best of Paso Robles, delivering a Cabernet that’s both approachable and complex.

2018 was a great year in Paso Robles. Vinous Media blessed this vintage with a 95 point review and said: "A flawless growing season, with no heat events, was followed by a freakishly long, drawn out harvest of perfectly ripe, clean fruit. Acidity levels are extremely healthy and tannins are harmonious and generally unobtrusive, which will make the wines enjoyable through a long drinking window."

Aging: 22 months in French oak barrels (32% new)

Cabernet Sauvignon. Expect a rich nose of blackberry, cassis, and plum, followed by hints of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, this 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a perfect balance of fruit and structure, making it a knockout now but with serious potential for cellaring. Whether paired with a fine steak or enjoyed on its own, this wine speaks volumes of the care and precision poured into every bottle.

Lucid black olives and tobacco leaf on top of blackcurrants, spices and some chili chocolate. A medium-bodied and smoothly rendered cabernet blend showing fine, chalky tannins and a juicy, elegant finish. ~91 James Suckling

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