The 2018 Greer Cabernet Sauvignon hails from a tiny, world-class estate vineyard on the Rutherford Bench in Napa Valley, a region renowned for exceptional Cabernet. This vintage, the first submitted for review, garnered high praise, solidifying Greer's reputation for producing wines of incredible balance, refinement, purity, and a crystal-clear sense of place. Winemaker Aaron Pott, who has been crafting these wines since 2007, ensures each bottle reflects the unique terroir. Tasting notes reveal perfumed, almost rose-like scents layered over cherries and cassis, underpinned by a savoury foundation of gently dusty earth. Expect floral and berry aromas with fresh plums and sliced oranges, leading to a complex fruit character. It's a medium to full-bodied wine, supple, velvety, and long, with fine tannins that spread across the palate without feeling textural. Darker currants, charcoal, gravelly earth, and hints of chocolate contribute to its multi-dimensional mouthfeel. This wine offers remarkable purity and precision in its cassis, candied violets, green tobacco, and lead pencil-like aromatics, often compared to top First Growths from Bordeaux. 【 Incredible balance, refinement, purity, and crystal clear sense of place, often compared to top First Growths from Bordeaux 】 Food Pairing: This elegant Cabernet Sauvignon would be a superb match for classic grilled or roasted red meats such as prime rib, lamb chops, or venison. It also pairs beautifully with rich, aged hard cheeses. Event Suggestions: Given its structure and ageing potential (drink 2026-2046), this wine is perfect for a significant anniversary celebration, a sophisticated dinner party, or as a prized addition to a serious wine collector's cellar. It needs 4-6 years of bottle age to truly shine.