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2018 Anakota Helena Dakota

Cabernet Sauvignon

99 The Wine Advocate

Only $119.89/bottle

(available in 6 pack)

Only 1000 cases produced

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Anakota's winemaker, Pierre Seillan from Verité states that the Cabernet from Helena Dakota reminds him of Pauillac or Saint-Estèphe.

Now at 20 years of age, the Anakota wines have come into their own. The 12-acre Dakota vineyard runs southwest to northeast at roughly 750 feet above sea level. It features soft, reddish brown, gravelly, silt loam soils speckled with rocks. Prevailing westerly winds blow over a large pond and continue uphill parallel to the rows of vines. These cooling breezes slow the ripening process creating wines that are both powerful and balanced with red fruit flavors, notable minerality and graceful tannins. Pierre says the Cabernet from Helena Dakota reminds him of Pauillac or Saint-Estèphe.

2018 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota

$119.89/bottle (In Stock This Week) Buy Now

99 WA / 98+ JD

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard was aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it has a profound yet slightly broody nose to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal wonderfully fragrant notes of wild blueberries, black cherries, dark chocolate and warm cassis, followed by nuances of garrigue, violets, tar and licorice plus a touch of wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has gorgeous velvety tannins and finely knit freshness supporting generous black and blue fruits, finishing very long and achingly fragrant. Wow. 1,000 cases were made. --Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate

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2018 Verite la Muse (Available in 3 pack OWC)

$389.00/bottle (In Stock This Week) Buy Now

100 pts The Wine Advocate

A blend of 90% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, the 2018 La Muse was matured 16 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the nose delivers a powerful perfume of cherry pie, blackberry preserves and baked plums, followed by suggestions of red roses, cast-iron pan, underbrush and unsmoked cigars, plus wafts of licorice and oolong tea. Medium to full-bodied, the black fruit and exotic spice layers flow so gracefully over the palate, textured by plush tannins and lifted with seamless freshness, finishing epically long and achingly fragrant. The intensity and complexity of aromas and flavors—all waltzing in captivating harmony—cannot fail to make your head spin in the best possible way. Electrifying! --Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate