Monticello Vineyards 2007 Jefferson Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)

Country: US / Jefferson Cuvée
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Monticello Vineyards / Napa Valley

Feels tight and dry and tannic now, and although the pedigree is clear, it’s not showing generosity of spirit. There’s a core of blackberries, black currants and minerals, yet it’s hiding under a blanket of astringency. Will it age beyond the next few years? Hard to predict.