Charles Smith Substance CS Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750mL JS93 James Suckling, JD91 Jeb Dunnuck

Depth and layer upon layer, black cassis, dark cherry, tobacco leaf, and morels. Then, pushes on to a full palate, that is savory, mineral-driven and earthbound. Smooth, long, compelling… in a word: harmonious.

Critical Acclaim

JS93 PointsJames SucklingThis has the wonderful, dark-fruit and olive character of a ripe cabernet sauvignon, but the polished tannins fold over the wine. Its full-bodied, yet agile and focused at the finish. Real wine for the money.JD91 PointsJeb DunnuckI loved the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Cs, which ranks with the finest releases to date for this cuve. Classy cassis fruits, lead pencil, and tobacco notes all emerge from the glass, and its medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannin, integrated oak, and a great finish. It makes a mockery of just about every other Cabernet Sauvignon in this price range. Buy a case and enjoy over the coming 4-6 years, probably longer.

UPC/SKU: 184745003004