GANDONA INC.® Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (Napa Valley, California) [RP 95] – 6057042870431

Notes from the Winemaker:

More than our flagship Cabernet, it is the spirit of the estate personified. Named in memory of my grandfather, Gandona, which translates to “humble man”. Gandona always consists of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the highest and steepest blocks on the property, which consistently articulate the most profound and striking expression of our terroir, both emphatic and eloquent, like Gandona.

95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate:
“The top wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and is simply called Gandona. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Gandona is aged 21 months in 81% new oak and there are about 400 cases of the 2014, which is a beautiful wine offering notes of blackberry, blueberry, charcoal and spring flowers. It is deep, full-bodied, opulent and flattering to smell and taste. It should drink well for at least two decades.”

96 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2012 vintage):
“Living up to the potential predicted last year, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is fabulous. One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon aged 22 months in 80% new French oak, there are 500 cases of this terrific wine. With its inky purple color, a glorious nose of blackberry and blueberry liqueur, full-bodied mouthfeel, dense, pure notes interwoven with camphor, charcoal embers and spring flowers, this is stunning stuff and a great example of the Estate’s potential. Drink now-2025+.” – Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Oct 2014)

92 Points – Wine Spectator Magazine (2012 vintage):
“Smooth-textured, with supple tannins woven into the granite and graphite flavors, balanced by dried dark berry and light cedary oak. Maintains a graceful profile throughout, ending elegant and graceful. Drink now through 2026. 400 cases made.” – JL (Oct 15, 2015)

92 Points – Antonio Galloni (2012 vintage):
“The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark, powerful wine endowed with serious depth. Dark blue and black-toned fruit, lavender, violets, graphite, savory herbs, cedar and leather flesh out in a bold, dramatic Cabernet built on opulence and breadth. Hints of raspberry, sage and mint develop over time, adding an element of lift, but this remains a big Pritchard Hill Cabernet that showcases power more than anything else.” – Antonio Galloni (October 2014)