Long Shadows Chester-Kidder Red Blend 2019

A big, black-fruited, concentrated red based on 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, and a splash of Petit Verdot, the 2019 Chester Kidder Red Wine sports a dense purple hue as well as a rock star nose of currants, spicy oak, flowers, and smoked tobacco. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, with beautiful tannins, it needs 3-5 years of bottle age to develop more complexity but will have two decades of overall longevity. It’s a beautiful bottle of wine. Maturity: 2026-2039. Score – 95. (jebdunnuck.com, June 14, 2023)