Crown Point Cabernet Sauvignon Happy Canyon 2020

Capturing the unique terroir of Crown Point's vineyards nestled on volcanic hillsides, the winery meticulously hand-selected grapes that underwent a 25-day fermentation in a combination of oak and concrete vessels. After fermentation, the wine matured for 22 months, with 50% of the time spent in new French oak barrels. This careful process resulted in a wine of incomparable character, highlighting finesse and complexity that truly embodies the essence of Crown Point's hillside vineyard.

Wine Advocate: 95
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 3% Petit Verdot and was matured for 22 months. It has slowly unfurling layers of cassis, thyme, allspice, roasted lamb, cedar and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate is powerful and structurally harmonious with cashmere-textured tannins and seamless acidity. It has a highly concentrated core of savory, mineral-driven fruit at this youthful stage and a long, spicy finish. It will be long lived in the cellar.

Wine Advocate: 95

The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 3% Petit Verdot and was matured for 22 months. It has slowly unfurling layers of cassis, thyme, allspice, roasted lamb, cedar and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate is powerful and structurally harmonious with cashmere-textured tannins and seamless acidity. It has a highly concentrated core of savory, mineral-driven fruit at this youthful stage and a long, spicy finish. It will be long lived in the cellar.

Wine Enthusiast: 97
This winery continues to reveal how intense yet nuanced Santa Ynez Valley Cab can be when no expense is spared. The nose features the expected blackberry aromas but is set apart by the waves of anise, thyme and peppercorn. The palate is lush and polished in structure, offering rich black fruit flavors awash in mocha, vanilla and cappuccino elements that linger long.

Vinous: 95
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex, dynamic wine. Super-ripe dark fruit and strong savory notes saturate the palate. This strapping, dense Cabernet Sauvignon has a ton of character. Blackberry, licorice, incense, dried herbs and cloves fill out the layers. Potent and substantial, the 2020 has a ton to offer.

James Suckling: 93
Aromas of violets, white rocks, blueberries and cranberries give way to on-point freshness, raspberries and black cherries on the palate. So lively with acidity, braced by fine-grained tannins and ready for many more years of development. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.

Jeb Dunnuck: 98
Lastly, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from more volcanic, hillside parcels and is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in 50% new and 50% once-used French oak, it sports a deep plum/purple hue followed by Saint-Julien-like notes of crème de cassis, spicy oak, spring flowers, and smoked tobacco. The real deal, it's full-bodied, concentrated, and structured, with incredible purity and precision, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Another sensational Bordeaux blend from this team, it has some up-front appeal yet won't hit maturity for another 7-8 years and will be a 30+ year wine. Bravo!

Jeb Dunnuck: 98

Lastly, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from more volcanic, hillside parcels and is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in 50% new and 50% once-used French oak, it sports a deep plum/purple hue followed by Saint-Julien-like notes of crème de cassis, spicy oak, spring flowers, and smoked tobacco. The real deal, it's full-bodied, concentrated, and structured, with incredible purity and precision, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Another sensational Bordeaux blend from this team, it has some up-front appeal yet won't hit maturity for another 7-8 years and will be a 30+ year wine. Bravo!