WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
For the first time since 2012, this 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet is 100% Cabernet. We love working with small percentages of blending grapes – petite Verdot for color and tannin, merlot for softness, malbec for juiciness. But in 2021, the cabernet fruit needed no supporting cast. On the nose, black raspberry, bushy summer blackberries, graphite and Luden’s cherry drops immediately showcase what we love about cabernet sauvignon. Great acidity builds the backbone of this wine and encases palate notes of cocoa powder, additional graphite and violets. Gorgeous herb notes of bay leaf, chaparral and dried English lavender add depth and interest to a plush textured mouthfeel. Expect an endlessly silky finish interlaced with delicate violet notes.
TASTING NOTES:
Indulgent blueberries, deep blackberries and subtle, rich oak accents make this wine concentrated, luxurious and mouthcoating. Velvety tannins wrap around the relaxed, almost-sweet fruits and enticing toast, baking spice and mint accents. Best from 2025–2033.
- Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts.
