Crown Point Relevant Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet 2019 Rated 97WE

Wine Enthusiast Review
Rated 97
A dense creme de cassis aroma shows a serious edge of loamy soil, bittersweet cocoa and roasted rib eye on the nose. The palate is wrapped in smooth yet structural tannins, offering charred black currant, black olive and more cocoa, with a sizzle of acidity persistent throughout.

Wine Advocate Review
Rated 95
A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec, the 2019 Relevant has a medium ruby-purple color and offers intense cassis-like fruit with touches of graphite, cigars, sandalwood and dried herbs. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and lifted, striking a fine balance of fragrant fruit and savory accents, with generous, fine-grained tannins, alluring herbal accents and a very long, perfumed finish.

Wine Tasting Notes
The Crown Point Relevant Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet is an inspiring introduction to Crown Point. It aptly mirrors the attributes of the vintage - dark fruit, balanced, smooth structure, trademark Mediterranean spice - finishing with length and tension. The after palate is tremendously pleasurable, bringing notes of violets and rhubarb.

Fermented in a mix of oak, concrete, and stainless fermenters, the wines were barreled down after fermentation in 33% new French oak and 67% once used. After 18 months in barrel, the wines were blended, unfined, and unfiltered. Marked by an elegant richness, you may enjoy this wine now or for another 20+ years.

80% Cabernet Sauvignon I 10% Merlot I 5% Petit Verdot I 5% Malbec

Alcohol 15%