M. Etain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022

Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon has become the fastest growing and most sought after "cult" Napa Cab in the last decade. In 2014, the famous, Premiere Napa Valley charity auction sold 60 bottles of Scarecrow wine produced from Cabernet Sauvignon that came from their block of old vines for an astounding $4,333 per bottle! That price of $4,333 set a record for the highest price paid for a contemporary bottle of California wine. Their companion label also made by Celia Welch, M. Etain or Monsieur Etain (meaning Tin Man in French) comes from their estate, younger-vine vineyards in Rutherford and is an absolute steal for the price! Intensely perfumed aromas of ripe raspberries, blueberry tart, and warm spicy cocoa combine to offer a deeply complex aroma profile of classic Rutherford Cabernet. "This fully ripe Cabernet shows intense aromas of boysenberry, blueberry jam, black cherries, anise, a hint of basil, cardamom, and black pepper. Bold and structural at entry, the ripe fruit flavors dominate the palate from start to finish, with toasty vanilla French oak notes providing balance and deeper base notes. The tannins are pebble-like in quality, promising age-worthiness without detracting from the bright juicy flavors, and the finish showcases the complexity of this Bordeaux-style blend.