2019 Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon Caldwell Vineyard

Wine Enthusiast 98 – “From the mighty Caldwell, one of the pioneers of Coombsville, this 100% varietal wine is tart and tangy in currant, orange peel and fresh, lasting acidity. Complex and structured in graceful, powerful tannin, it unleashes plenty of power beneath a framework of elegant understatement and intrigue.”
Vinous 97 – “The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Caldwell Vineyard presents a stunning expression of this Coombsville site. Ample and potent, the 2019 has an extra kick of mid-palate richness over the 2018. Blood orange, rose petal, spice, licorice and pomegranate all build in the glass. The Caldwell balances fruit intensity with a classical interpretation of structure. The 2019 is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. Massimo and Erin Di Costanzo turned out a breathtaking set of 2019s. The wines are ample, rich and classically built. Much of that comes from choosing sites that lend themselves to a style that is all about energy, but the wines are also impeccably crafted. I also had a chance to revisit the 2018s, which are every bit as captivating as they were last year. This was a memorable visit, to say the least.”