2016 Hall Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon [WS96][WE94][WA97] [JD95] WINE

Producer: Hall Wines  
Region: Napa Valley, California
Varietal: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot  
Year: 2016

97 points Int’l Wine Review

 The 2016 ‘Kathryn Hall’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a show-stopping wine from winemaker Steve Levesque. Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot with the core fruit sourced from a barrel selection from the Sacrashe Vineyard. Simply captivating, this opens to inviting aromas of ripe dark currants and blueberry compote that collide with violets, tar and shades of sweet pipe tobacco that all sing in the glass. On the palate this is soft and plush, with beautifully round polished tannins and a gorgeous seamless quality, as well as wonderful weight that truly entices. It continues to deliver layers complex flavors including blueberry compote, leather, mocha, creosote and shades of Asian spices that all build up to the long multidimensional finish. While a delight in its youth, the 2016 ‘Katheryn Hall’ Cabernet Sauvignon should also go on to provide enjoyment for twenty years. (OB)  (8/2019)

97 points Wine Advocate

 Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall sashays out of the glass with beguiling notions of warm black and red currants, fresh blackberries, black raspberries and boysenberries with touches of rose hip tea, forest floor, pencil shavings and violets. Full-bodied with a taut foundation of firm, fine-grained tannins and bags of freshness, it has layer upon layer of perfumed black and red fruits, finishing long and fragrant. (LPB)  (9/2019)

96 points Wine Spectator

 A beauty, with creamed plum, braised fig and melted black licorice notes that are long and deep, gliding through effortlessly and ending with a swath of espresso, loam and smoldering tobacco details. Hard to resist now, but will cruise in the cellar. *Highly Recommended* (JM)  (7/2020)

95 points Jeb Dunnuck

 Loads of blue fruits, kirsch liqueur, crushed violets, spring flowers, and orange blossom notes emerge from the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall. This exotic, sexy 2016 has a light, elegant texture, nicely integrated acidity, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It’s another wine that blends power and elegance beautifully.  (1/2020)

95 points Vinous

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall is a rich, dense wine. Dark red and purplish berry fruit, spice, lavender and new leather all flesh out in an ample, creamy Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with tremendous textural resonance. This is one of the more expressive wines in the range. (AG)  (9/2019)

94 points Wine Enthusiast

Perfumed in violet and lavender, this rich, lush wine has 10% Merlot and is made from several vineyards, including the producer’s stellar Sacrashe. Lengths of red cherry, clove and earthy herbaceouness combine well around plush, opulent layers of tannin and toasted oak. (VB)  (3/2020)