Antonio Galloni
AG
97
"The 2018 No. 12 Cumulus Vineyard has come together very nicely over the last year. There is still a bit of tension in the tannin, but today I am so impressed by the wine's energy and delineation. I would cellar the 2018 for at least a few years. It was a very warm growing season here and that stress comes through in the wine but not to the degree it has in the past." -Vinous
Robert Parker
RP
100
"Manfred Krankl notes that the 2018 Cumulus Vineyard No. 12 represents a shift away from earlier cuvées that were dominated by the Syrah grape. This iteration is composed of 47.7% Syrah, 23.4% Grenache, 21.3% Petite Sirah, 5.6% Mourvèdre and 2 % Petit Manseng. The 2018 also comes entirely from the Next of Kyn estate vineyard Cumulus. It was made using 41% whole clusters and matured around 32 months in 34% new French oak (the remaining barrels were one to three years old). Deep ruby-purple in color, it blossoms slowly to aromas of cassis, lilac, coffee beans, dried mint and bouquet garni. The full-bodied palate is powerful yet elegant, its concentrated fruits balanced by grainy tannins and fresh acidity that highlights its floral perfume on the long finish."
