Greer 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

 Greer Cabernet is a small-production gem from winemaker Aaron Pott. Extremely limited.

98 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:  "Greer's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon features perfumed, almost rose-like scents layered atop cherries and cassis, with a savory foundation of gently dusty earth. A blend of the tiny vineyard's three Cabernet clones (Clone 4, Wiemer, See), it's medium to full-bodied, supple, velvety and long, A lovely wine from start to finish, it's impeccably balanced, elegant and harmonious."

97 pts James Suckling:  "Floral and berry aromas with fresh plums and sliced oranges. Complex fruit character. Medium to full body with tannins that spread across the palate. You know they are there, but you don’t feel the texture. Lovely, perfumed and perfectly ripe fruit character. Pure cabernet sauvignon."

Greer Vineyard lies in the center of the acclaimed Rutherford Bench, sited adjacent to Inglenook Vineyards which, together with Beaulieu Vineyards, produced Napa Valley’s (and America’s) first legendary wines.  Greer Vineyard’s neighbors include Scarecrow, Phelps’ Insignia, and the historic Bella Oaks Vineyard.  Greer Wine, owned and operated by Rob and Cyd Greer, produces one wine only, made from 100% cabernet sauvignon sourced solely from the family vineyard.  Aaron Pott has been Greer Wine’s winemaker from its conception in 2005.  The inaugural vintage was 2007, released in August 2011.