2019 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana

James Suckling 99 – Located on a steep hillside in Knights Valley, Anakota’s Helena Montana vineyard produces silky, lush, sumptuous Cabernet wines. Awarding the wine an impressive 99 points, James Suckling says the 2019 bottling is “all about class and breeding.” Suckling recommends waiting until 2025 to fully enjoy this “long and beautiful” wine.

Wine Advocate 97 – Deep ruby, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard offers its cassis aromas slowly, continually unfolding to accents of lavender, cured meats, chargrill, coffee and loads of savory spices. Matured 12 months in 70% new French oak, the palate is surprisingly lifted and silky, soaring with youthful fruit and spices, focused acidity and a streak of graphite driving the long finish. 1,379 cases were made. Hélène Seillan notes that the oak is sourced from about 15 different forests in France, and its singular, spicy, integrated oak is part of what makes this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon so distinctive.