The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies the hallmark characteristics of Napa Valley winemaking. This wine is meticulously crafted from a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. It showcases a rich ruby color and presents a complex bouquet of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and cassis, intertwined with notes of cigar box, black pepper, and vanilla. The careful aging process imparts a subtle hint of toasty oak and French roast coffee, resulting in a wine that is both rich and nuanced.
On the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a creamy texture that envelops flavors of red cherries, blackberries, and blueberries, supported by moderate tannins. The wine culminates in a long, smooth finish, punctuated by a textural sensation of dark chocolate. With a well-structured profile, it is an ideal pairing for roasted meats, hearty pasta, and robust cheeses, embodying the luxurious essence of Napa Valley's viticulture.
Aroma: Ripe black cherries, blackberries, cassis, with hints of cigar box, black pepper, and vanilla.
Taste: A creamy palate of red cherries, blackberries, and blueberries, with a touch of dark chocolate.
Finish: Long and smooth, featuring lingering notes of toasty oak and French roast coffee.
92 James Suckling Soft around the edges and firm in the middle, this red- and black-fruited wine has a creaminess on the palate, delivering a mix of red cherries, blackberries and blueberries wrapped in moderate tannins. Contains small amounts of petit verdot, cabernet franc, malbec and merlot.
91 Jeb Dunnuck The classic 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is outstanding, with a more black fruit-driven profile as well as some violet and scorched earth nuances. Aged 18 months in 32% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, has a lifted, perfumed profile, supple tannins, and a great finish.
91 Wine Spectator A polished, fruit-driven style, but with nice focus, as singed alder and savory notes provide a gentle nudge along the edges of the plum and cassis core. Ends with a subtle loam echo on the finish.
