Producer | Continuum |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Sage Vineyard, Napa Valley AVA |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | U1006284 |
Size | 750ml |
Continuum's 2019 Proprietary Red is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 6% Merlot, all from the estate vineyard on Pritchard Hill. Aged in two-thirds new French oak, with the balance in second or third-use barrels and a single concrete amphora, it's remarkably dark in hue, a deep, saturated purple in the glass. On the nose, it's floral and herbal yet fruit-driven, with violets, sage, and bay leaf adding nuance to black cherries, while the palate is full-bodied, plush, and silky. There's an enticing yin-yang to the interplay between high-toned herbals and bass notes of dark chocolate in this dense, concentrated effort that finishes lush and long. It's a magnificent wine that should drink well for at least two decades.