Abreu, Napa Valley, Cappella 2016 Sonoma Biodynamic Farming

Biodynamic Farming

muscular and still compact

the 2017 Syrah Sur Echalas Vineyard wafts from the glass with aromas of ripe blackberries and plums compounded by elegant tones of smoked strawberry and black cherry

This is outstanding

Less obviously sweet today than the 2003 (I might have picked this blind as a classic Bordeaux blend including Petit Verdot and cab franc)

Abreu, Napa Valley, Cappella 2016 Sonoma Biodynamic FarmingIn Original Carton 99 points James Suckling Aromas of blackberries, graphite, and lead pencil. Fresh and dried flowers and iron shavings. Full bodied, layered, tight and solid. Beautiful and very poised and thoughtful. Hints of fresh herbs, from lavender to lemon grass. Compressed. Great length and focus. (2 2019) 98 points Vinous The 2016 Cappella is delicate, elegant and super refined. Bright floral and spice notes perk up a core of red cherry and