ToyMaker Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
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99 Points | WI
“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of black cherries, blackberries, and blackcurrant jelly spill from the glass, followed by an evocative perfume of black raspberries, red roses, lavender, and cinnamon stick. The full-bodied palate is taut with muscular, intense fruit, framed by firm, finely grained tannins and just enough tension, finishing long and graceful. This tiny production (195 cases) 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is made by the very talented Martha McClellan (who also makes Sloan) and it is simply gorgeous!” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
99 Points | CWA
“The dazzling new 2019 Toymaker Diamond Mountain Cabernet is a show-stopper (literally) as our entire tasting panel fell silent upon first sip! The cashmere-like texture is guaranteed to delight fans of Napa’s most intense, Cult-style reds such as Checkerboard (same vineyard source) or even Harlan (original winemaker). The intensely pleasurable, dark fruit favors entice with notes of fresh figs, blackberry compote, and complex baking spice (cinnamon/ nutmeg) that lead to a blissful finish reminiscent of Toblerone Swiss chocolate. Savor this magnificent wine tonight (decanting recommended prior to 2026) or anytime through 2033. 98 now and well on the way to 99 points in the next few years.” - California Wine Advisors
Winemaker Notes
“The 2019 Toymaker, like its immediate predecessor, is best characterized as balanced. Every aspect of the wine is in harmony, from the combination of red and blue fruits, the yin-yang interplay of smooth oak with firm but supple tannins, and the counterbalance of dark, brooding depth with bright, lifting acidity. This is a Toymaker that can be enjoyed in the near term but one that can also be comfortably placed in the back of your cellar for a long slumber.” - Martha McClellan
“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of black cherries, blackberries, and blackcurrant jelly spill from the glass, followed by an evocative perfume of black raspberries, red roses, lavender, and cinnamon stick. The full-bodied palate is taut with muscular, intense fruit, framed by firm, finely grained tannins and just enough tension, finishing long and graceful. This tiny production (195 cases) 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is made by the very talented Martha McClellan (who also makes Sloan) and it is simply gorgeous!” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
99 Points | CWA
“The dazzling new 2019 Toymaker Diamond Mountain Cabernet is a show-stopper (literally) as our entire tasting panel fell silent upon first sip! The cashmere-like texture is guaranteed to delight fans of Napa’s most intense, Cult-style reds such as Checkerboard (same vineyard source) or even Harlan (original winemaker). The intensely pleasurable, dark fruit favors entice with notes of fresh figs, blackberry compote, and complex baking spice (cinnamon/ nutmeg) that lead to a blissful finish reminiscent of Toblerone Swiss chocolate. Savor this magnificent wine tonight (decanting recommended prior to 2026) or anytime through 2033. 98 now and well on the way to 99 points in the next few years.” - California Wine Advisors
Winemaker Notes
“The 2019 Toymaker, like its immediate predecessor, is best characterized as balanced. Every aspect of the wine is in harmony, from the combination of red and blue fruits, the yin-yang interplay of smooth oak with firm but supple tannins, and the counterbalance of dark, brooding depth with bright, lifting acidity. This is a Toymaker that can be enjoyed in the near term but one that can also be comfortably placed in the back of your cellar for a long slumber.” - Martha McClellan
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