Strala Vineyards, Napa Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvingnon 2017 Barbaresco Both the 1999 and 1998

Both the 1999 and 1998 La Landonne are textbook vintages chez Rostaing

(JD) 94+ (8/2016)

(MW) 12/2020

with dynamic black cherry and plum flavors highlighted by green tea and toasted spice flavors

with a bit of chewy tannin still to resolve

Strala Vineyards, Napa Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvingnon 2017 Barbaresco Both the 1999 and 199892 Vinous The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is dense, powerful and juicy. Black plum, blackberry jam, tobacco, licorice, spice and leather infuse the 2017 with tons of depth and sheer volume. Although not especially subtle, this super ripe, bold Cabernet has more than enough going on to reward a decade or so of fine drinking. (AG) 09 2020