Crown Point Estate Selection Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Red 2019 Rated 95WA

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.