The 2018 Scalon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L is a large-format expression of one of Napa Valley's most respected estate Cabernets — a wine now approaching a magnificent peak drinking window after several years of careful bottle development in the generous 1.5L magnum format. The Scalon Estate, committed to expressing the full character of their Napa Valley terroir through Cabernet Sauvignon of precision and depth, produced a 2018 vintage of exceptional quality: a warm, even growing season with no significant disruptions yielded fruit of outstanding concentration, balance, and structural integrity that has rewarded the patience of those who have waited. In the glass today, the 2018 Scalon Estate Cabernet reveals aromas of ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry, warm cedar, graphite, dark chocolate, and a beautifully integrated earthy depth, while the palate delivers full body, polished tannins, and a finish of impressive length and refinement that speaks to both the vintage and the estate's consistent quality.

Best enjoyed now through 2030, the 2018 Scalon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L is excellent after a 30-minute decant and is ideal for a special dinner or as a collector's gift. Serve at 65°F alongside dry-aged prime beef, braised short ribs, or roasted rack of lamb.