Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Professional Ratings

• 94 Jeb Dunnuck
  The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series comes from a mix of vineyards and includes 7% Petit Verdot, all aged in 54% new French oak. (There's a splash of Hungarian oak as well.) Darker currants, mulberries, new leather, lead pencil, and plenty of herbal, floral notes emerge from this medium to full-bodied red, a pure, incredibly polished, balanced effort with loads of character. It already offers pleasure today yet should evolve for another 20 years if stored correctly.
• 93 James Suckling
  Red cherry, redcurrant and black tea on the nose. Full-bodied with silky tannins. Very focused on the palate with clear, articulate acidity. Sleek and concentrated. 93% cabernet sauvignon and 7% petit verdot. Drink or hold.
• 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  Made with 7% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series is juicy, ripe and dark red-fruited with a heady and aromatic nose with hints of roasted red bell pepper, black cherry and sage before hints of graphite and oak spices sway from the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is balanced with layers of finesse and focus while expressing bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. The wine glides to a delightfully spicy finish and will remain food-friendly for over a decade. Rating: 92+

• 91 Wine Enthusiast
  Woodward began its artist series wines in 1992. The 2019 growing season was cut short by frost, and at times this wine seems to reflect that. The aromas start out leaning into the green, with notes of fresh garden herbs and savory green pepper. Cherry and carob notes are there too. There's a lovely deftness to the palate, as there is with many wines from this vintage, with intensity too. Give it time in bottle to see it at its best. Drink after 2027.
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