The 2014 Scarecrow comes across as understated and refined today. Some of that may be the personality of the year. The 2014 was also bottled relatively recently, which makes me think it could turn out to be even better than this note suggests. Soft, silky tannins and exceptional purity of flavor are two of the signatures in this exceptionally beautiful, captivating Cabernet Sauvignon. Scarecrow can often be powerful and virile. In 2014, however, it is a wine of finesse.

A barrel sample of the 2014 exhibits beautiful blueberry and blackberry fruit, along with some spring flowers, spice box and earth. It is beautifully supple, lush and should drink well young. It will be a more forward and slightly lighter version of their 2013 epic to enjoy between 2020 and 2035.