2017 Kinsman Eades, Anjea, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA

This is a single-vineyard wine from Sleeping Lady vineyard, made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (all clone 22). Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Anjea comes charging out of the glass with expressive blackberry pie, warm cassis and wild blueberry notes plus subtle suggestions of grilled meats, yeast extract, truffles and fragrant earth with a waft of cedar chest. Medium-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid foundation of firm, chewy tannins and lovely freshness supporting the muscular, earth-laced fruits, finishing long.

This relatively new project from Nigel Kinsman—the winemaker at Accendo Cellars (Bart and Daphne Araujo’s new winery)—has very recently had to change its name from Kinsman to Kinsman Eades because of a brand name dispute with a non-competing brand. Also tasted but not reviewed were the 2018 barrel sample components. While the 2018 blends haven't been completed yet, the components look incredibly exciting and worth keeping an eye out for!

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (February 2020)