Round Pond Cabernet Sauvignon "Kith & Kin" 2018
(Napa Valley, California) - [TP 93] [JS 91] [WS 90] [JD 90]

Notes from the Winemaker:
Kith & Kin, Old English for “Friends & Family", is a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from all corners of the Napa Valley but with its heart rooted in Rutherford. This wine is approachable in its youth, with balanced tannins and a fruit-forward character. The vast majority of fruit comes from our estate, supplemented by a limited amount from Napa Valley growers.

Tasting Notes

Beautifully complex and soft aromatics of violets, cola, ripe fig and plum linger on the nose. The generous entry opens with bright, ripe blackberry and boysenberry, softening through the mid-palate with black cherry, cocoa, and allspice. Notes of licorice and tarragon on the finish lead to fine-grained tannins that effortlessly round this young, yet so approachable Cabernet.

Technical Information

Winemakers: Thomas Rivers Brown & John Wilson
Varietal Composition: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 1% Malbec
Aging: 10 months in 40% new French oak barrels

93 Points - The Tasting Panel:
“Not only does this come across like a much more expensive Napa Valley Cab, but it is exceedingly approachable, especially for its youth."

91 Points - James Suckling:
"A rather rich, high-toned red with lots of jammy character and lots of wood. Full, rich and layered. Flavorful finish. Slightly one-dimensional. Drinkable now, but better in 2022."

90 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This red delivers vivid plum and blackberry fruit, with polished edges and light violet and anise hints in the background. Remains unencumbered by toast notes, so the fruit sails on nicely."

90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kith & Kin is a good value, offering an uncomplicated, charming style that has good varietal notes of blue fruits, sappy herbs, and violets. It brings lots of supple, sweet fruit on the palate and is medium-bodied and elegant. This is a wine that shines incredibly well on its drinkability."