2021 Gallica Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

This 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from Gallica is a true pinnacle of Oakville's finest wines. This beauty is loaded with blackberry, black olives, and hints of floral aromas on the nose. At first sight, the deep purple hue of this stunner grabs your attention. Gallica offers an expressive and complex palate with perfect layers of black currants, ripe berries, hints of black pepper, tobacco and floral notes. The velvety texture is perfectly balanced with an impressive and powerful structure, creating a never ending finish.

There are two Cabernet Sauvignons from Gallica, both of which are made by Rosemary Cakebread. Starting with the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, it checks in as a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc. Blackcurrants, ripe tobacco, cedary herbs, violets, and hints of black olives all emerge on the nose, and this beauty is medium to full-bodied, with a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. It's a classic Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon that can be drunk any time over the coming 15-20 years. I love it even today.