2019 The Scholar by Roots Run Deep Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley California

The 2019 The Scholar by Roots Run Deep Winery is a limited-production Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the winery's Higher Education Reserve Cabernet Series. The collection explores different expressions of Cabernet through subtle variations in blending and structure, with The Scholar representing one of its distinctive interpretations.

This 2019 vintage opens with intense aromas of black cherry, currant liqueur, mocha, and crushed violets. Layers of exotic spice and roasted sage lead into concentrated flavors of freshly crushed black and blue fruits. New French oak adds softness and refinement, shaping the wine's polished tannins and long, lingering finish.

Full-bodied and expressive, The Scholar combines Napa Valley richness with a refined structure that rewards slow enjoyment. With several years of bottle age already behind it, this is an excellent choice for Cabernet lovers looking for a more distinctive, small-production expression from Roots Run Deep.