Product Description
Wine Advocate Review
Rated 95
The 2019 Estate Selection is more of a blend and is based on 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 5% each of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, all aged in 50% new barrels. It's a stunner, offering beautiful purity in its cassis, darker cherry, and blackberry-like fruits as well as notes of graphite and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's perfectly balanced, has great tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. Drink it over the coming 10-15 years. Drink Date:2024-2040.
Crown Point Estate Selection Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Red 2019
The Crown Point Estate Selection Red 2019 is a meticulously crafted Bordeaux-style blend from the renowned Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. Showcasing the estate's best vineyard blocks, this wine is a rich, complex, and age-worthy expression of the region's terroir, offering both power and elegance.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and blueberry, layered with cedar, graphite, and dark chocolate
- Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, featuring black cherry, cassis, and espresso, with hints of vanilla, spice, and crushed violets
- Finish: Long and structured, with refined tannins and lingering notes of toasted oak and cocoa
Additional Information:
- Varietal Composition: Blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot
- ABV: 14.6%
Serving Suggestions:
- Decanting: Allow 60-90 minutes to fully develop its layers of complexity
- Glassware: Best served in a Bordeaux-style glass
- Pairing Recommendations:
- Grilled wagyu steak or rack of lamb
- Wild mushroom risotto or truffle pasta
- Aged Manchego or Comté cheese
Product Summary:
The Crown Point Estate Selection Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Red 2019 is a remarkable blend that highlights the intensity, finesse, and balance of Santa Barbara's premier wine-growing region. Crafted for cellaring or immediate enjoyment, this wine is ideal for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a bold yet sophisticated California red.
