Materra 'Hidden Block' Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll

Materrra used to source from a small vineyard near Spottswoode Winery in St. Helena. This particular vineyard was difficult to find, and Brian would refer to it as the Hidden Vineyard. They have since transitioned to a different source for the grapes for this bottling but kept the same name. The 2019 Materra Hidden Block is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. This wine is deep ruby in color; the nose is distinctive and offers aromas of darker fruits including blackberry and boysenberry along with mocha, dusty slate rock, chocolate and baking spices. This wine has depth and complexity built upon layers of darker fruits including plum. One can feel the density of tannins which are long-lasting, dusty and display a moderate grip. A final note of dried tobacco leaf shows on the finish.