Standard - 75cl
The 2018 Capstone (or Cornerstone, as it is labeled in the UK & Europe) presents an intense nose of copious black cherry, boysenberry and cassis scents; crushed violet and incense develop with minimal encouragement. The balanced palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins, ripe but not overly sweet, and caressing toward the plush finish. Irresistible and quite cerebral.
The Merlot component has been reduced from 10% to just 1% in this 2018 Cornerstone, leaving the limelight to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Fresher and better balanced than previous releases, with sweet vanilla oak, good structure, cassis and blueberry fruit and granular tannins.