{"product_id":"2018-icellars-cabernet-sauvignon-92pts","title":"2018 Icellars Cabernet Sauvignon 🔥 92+pts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon doesn’t quite reach the same depth and complexity as the 2017 Reserve, but it sits firmly within the house style and reinforces the potential of this Niagara-on-the-Lake powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcellars has clearly established itself as one of the top Cabernet Sauvignon producers in the region. Absolutely no doubt about that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2018 leans a bit more into approachability. It’s still structured and expressive, but overall more open and easier drinking than the 2017 and the 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, you get a generous mix of dark cherry, black currant, and crushed raspberry, layered with a touch of cigar box and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is soft and nuanced, showing a nice burst of French oak (18 months of aging) that integrates well with a blend of black and blue fruits. There’s a good energy here, less brooding than the Reserve, but still clearly serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is supported by a soft tannic structure, with lingering oak spice adding depth and length. (Carl Boucher, March 26, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 315 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e92+ points, Carl's Wine Club | 93 points Rick VanSickle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 3.6 g\/L | 13.9% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e braised shortribs, lentils shepherd's pie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52174970290469,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/2018IcellarsCS.jpg?v=1776900494","url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/products\/2018-icellars-cabernet-sauvignon-92pts","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}