"The winery flagship delivers the goods as usual in this vintage": Rich Cook
70% in an ovoid concrete vat and 30% in barrels and half-muid over 8 years old
green herbs and an earthy/musky scent that is rather compelling
with hints of dried rosemary and fresh basil
Winemaker and founder John Giannini named Cresta Velia for his mother and grandmother - combining his mother’s maiden name (Cresta) with his grandmother’s first name (Velia)
D.R. Stephens - Moose Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (750ml) Nashik "The winery flagship delivers theCabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyard releases a provocative combination of Crme de Cassis, blueberry compote, Luxardo cherry, lavender oil, tilled soil, and roasted coffee bean. The palate exudes fresh red and black berries, mocha, incense, sandalwood and forest floor. The purity of fruit balanced seamlessly with the vineyard terroir, creamy oak, a lively freshness and super smooth tannins merits early drinkability but the integrated structural