Named after a royal burial ground in Turkey, the 2021 Hierothesion is a new wine from Kinsman based on multiple AVAs and a mix from the single vineyards. It's one heck of a wine, offering beautiful cassis and darker currant fruits as well as graphite, leafy tobacco, Asian spices, and floral notes. With medium to full-bodied richness, a ripe, seamless, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish, it's perfect for drinking over the coming 15+ years.

The 2021 Hierothesion Cabernet Sauvignon, with 15% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of blackberry pie, juicy plums, and blueberry compote jump from the glass, followed by hints of Indian spices, dusty soil, and potpourri. The full-bodied palate is plush and lively, with bags of spicy black fruits and a long mineral-laced finish. New this year, winemaker/owner Nigel Kinsman said, "We wanted a wine that people could open any time and feel good about, so we made the Hierothesian Cabernet blend from declassified barrels." A Hierothesian is a burial ground, and the label is an artist's rendering of one from Turkey.

The blended Cabernet in the lineup, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hierothesion combines mixed red and black cherries with faint herbal notes, hints of dark chocolate and a touch of mocha. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, it's medium to full-bodied, silky and finessed, with ample length on the finish.

Ripe and succulent, this red offers density but nice cut, as a graphite edge frames raspberry, black cherry and black currant preserve notes. The finish pulls in dried violet and apple wood accents. Shows good energy throughout. Drink now through 2037. 243 cases made.

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hierothesion is a new wine in this range, designed to be an entry-level offering. Bright and floral, with terrific energy, the 2021 impresses with its racy personality. Crushed flowers, red-toned fruit and gentle hints of spice are all beautifully delineated throughout. The 2021 is an absolute delight.