Ziata Meteor Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

In the glass, the wine is inky violet and highly aromatic, with dark cherry, cocoa and vanilla complemented by notes of cardamom, anise and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is youthful with lots of structure and pure fruit flavors. A core of black cherry and plum flavors is layered with notes of coffee and spice, and the wine's juicy tannins pleasingly coat the mouth. Lush and perfectly structured, the 2019 is drinking beautifully now, but will evolve for easily another 20 years. A solid red with blackberries and dark chocolate, as well as crushed-stone character. Medium body and layered tannins. Attractive now, but give it time. Better in 2025. Solidly built, with a core of dark açaí and blackberry fruit compote lined with a cold cast iron note. Compact, with a frankly toasty edge on the finish, though cellaring should loosen this up a little. Textbook Coombsville profile. Best from 2023 through 2034.