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. Drink 2024-2054
2018
Anakota Helena Dakota 2018 6 x 75cl 99/100 WA
Top Score: 99 points
‘It’s on par with the finest Bordeaux blends coming out of California today.’
Price IB:
£585.00 6 x 75cl Bottle
9 in stock
| Colour | RED |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
99 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
98+ points Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard is even more concentrated and dense, with a massive core of ripe blackcurrants, crushed stone, leather, tobacco, spicy oak, and graphite, and it has this burning ember-like character that reminds me of a great Hermitage. More medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has remarkable balance, ultra-fine tannins, a great spine of acidity, and one heck of a finish. As with the Helena Montana Vineyard, it’s a baby that needs at least 4-5 years of bottle age and will have 30+ years of longevity. It’s on par with the finest Bordeaux blends coming out of California today. Drink 2025-2057
97 points James Suckling
Blueberry and blackberry with pine-cone and violet undertones. Blackcurrants, too. Full-bodied with very chewy yet fine tannins and a long, long finish. Gravel and stone undertones at the end. Velvety texture. Drink in 2023 and onwards.
