A beautiful small-production Cabernet we highly recommend. Scarlett Wines is a family operation owned by the McGah family, who are most notably known for co-founding the Oakland Raiders. The McGah's make this wine from the best plots in their Rutherford vineyard which produces wines of great finesse, power while showcasing a sense of place and purpose. Loaded with ripe and opulent fruit, it is framed by firm but supple tannins gaining length and grace along the way. This wine drinks well in its youth but will also age gracefully for 8-15 years. Flirting with perfection, the 2019 McGah Family Cabernet Sauvignon is a seamless, flawless and a compelling Rutherford beauty. Unbelievable complexity and layers intermingle with aromas of berry compote, cassis with a black cherry core that jumps from the glass. The mid palate is a silky flow of abundant blue and black fruits, followed with an opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel. The integrated structure and polished tannins carry through to a detailed and long finish. This blend from five of our Cabernet Sauvignon blocks on the estate show cases what an amazing terroir the McGah Family Vineyard is. Allow two to three years for it to mellow out or enjoy it in its prime five to ten years out. It's an absolute pleasure to release this wine. Winemaker: Mike Smith (Schrader, Outpost, Carter, Myriad).
Ron R
Excellent on so many levels…
Excellent on so many levels…
9.3Eric
Still opening up…nose is feminine, a lioness.
Still opening up…nose is feminine, a lioness.
9.5Ron R
Open knit and seamless. Displays a ripe fruit profile without decadence. A core of laser-focused cherries and brambly fruit combine with rock-solid tannins and nice acidity. Outstanding length and persistence on the finish. Superb effort.
Open knit and seamless. Displays a ripe fruit profile without decadence. A core of laser-focused cherries and brambly fruit combine with rock-solid tannins and nice acidity. Outstanding length and persistence on the finish. Superb effort.
9.4Ron R
Sex in a bottle. We love this…
Sex in a bottle. We love this…
9.3Ron R
Very, very well done. Outstanding at $65 per…
Very, very well done. Outstanding at $65 per…
9.4Jason and Jennie
Flavor-packed
Flavor-packed
9.3WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.