Upchurch 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain LTL

LTL = Larger Than Life

"Bright ruby-red. Sexy vibrant scents of dark berries, dark chocolate, dried herbs, toffee and mocha. Broad, plush and classically dry on the palate, with a dark chocolate quality contributing sweetness to the cassis, blackberry and espresso flavors. Wonderfully dense wine with the stuffing to easily support the broad tooth-saturating tannins. Finishes suave and very long, with no rough edges but enough structure for mid-term aging. This is even better than the 2016, which showed a slight porty ripeness. Even today the wine offers plenty of sexy appeal, and it's a gift for thirty bucks." 92 Stephen Tanzer