93pts Wine Spectator

Bright and expressive, with a big burst of açaí berry, mulberry and blueberry notes leading the way, with melted licorice joining in as it glides through the lengthy finish. Delivers ample buried structure, but the fruit steals the show. Best from 2023.

Winemaker Notes

The 2018 J. Davies Estate "jd" Cabernet opens with aromas of blackberry, currants, milk chocolate, and sour cherry, accentuated by fresh coffee, dense and dark dried plum, and red licorice. The palate's lush entry of strawberry pie precedes a lightly floral mid-palate. Well-structured tannins are infused with a hint of dark chocolate, cocoa and vanilla, culminating with a bright and lively finish.

Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot