Amici Cellars
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 6% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot, & 3% Cab Franc, aged 18 months in 70% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits. Palate shows blueberries & blackberries with vanilla spice. Warming tannins, toasty oak, cacao & leather on the long finish. Nice one, but pricy at $50. A Better price point should be $30-$35. Tasting Sample.
A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 6% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot, & 3% Cab Franc, aged 18 months in 70% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits. Palate shows blueberries & blackberries with vanilla spice. Warming tannins, toasty oak, cacao & leather on the long finish. Nice one, but pricy at $50. A Better price point should be $30-$35. Tasting Sample.
May 10th, 2024A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 7% Merlot, 4% Petite Verdot, & 7% Cab Franc, aged about 18 months in 65% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits with burnt spicy notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry and blackberry with cedar and vanilla spice. Warming dry tannins, burnt oak, cacao and leather on the medium+ finish. Nice one, but pricy at $50. A Better price point should be $30-$35. Others at $50 better. Tasting Sample.
A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 7% Merlot, 4% Petite Verdot, & 7% Cab Franc, aged about 18 months in 65% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits with burnt spicy notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry and blackberry with cedar and vanilla spice. Warming dry tannins, burnt oak, cacao and leather on the medium+ finish. Nice one, but pricy at $50. A Better price point should be $30-$35. Others at $50 better. Tasting Sample.
Feb 11th, 2024
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is polished, nuanced and so delicious. Silky and floral, with vibrant red-toned fruit, the Napa Valley Cabernet delivers the goods. It is a positively stellar wine from Amici. I loved it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is polished, nuanced and so delicious. Silky and floral, with vibrant red-toned fruit, the Napa Valley Cabernet delivers the goods. It is a positively stellar wine from Amici. I loved it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is fabulous. Rich, plummy and forward, the Amici Napa Valley Cabernet makes a terrific introduction to the vintage. Even better, it is incredibly fairly priced. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are kicked up in this fleshy, open-knit Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink it over the next decade. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is fabulous. Rich, plummy and forward, the Amici Napa Valley Cabernet makes a terrific introduction to the vintage. Even better, it is incredibly fairly priced. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are kicked up in this fleshy, open-knit Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink it over the next decade. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021)
A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 6% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot, & 3% Cab Franc, aged 18 months in 70% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits. Palate shows blueberries & blackberries with vanilla spice. Warming tannins, toasty oak, cacao & leather on the long finish. Nice one, but pricy at $50. A Better price point should be $30-$35. Tasting Sample.
A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 6% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot, & 3% Cab Franc, aged 18 months in 70% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits. Palate shows blueberries & blackberries with vanilla spice. Warming tannins, toasty oak, cacao & leather on the long finish. Nice one, but pricy at $50. A Better price point should be $30-$35. Tasting Sample.
Apr 6th, 2020
Spice box. Great balance and mouthfeel. A nice Napa offering at an approachable price point.
Spice box. Great balance and mouthfeel. A nice Napa offering at an approachable price point.
May 9th, 2018
At our favorite BYOB restaurant in Houston enjoying this wine. Recommended by the sales staff at Total Wine as a great under $50 bottle of wine. First time I’ve had an Amichi wine.
At our favorite BYOB restaurant in Houston enjoying this wine. Recommended by the sales staff at Total Wine as a great under $50 bottle of wine. First time I’ve had an Amichi wine.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2020
Always good 👌🏻 Sweet, ripe red & black fruits, spices, and eucalyptus.
Always good 👌🏻 Sweet, ripe red & black fruits, spices, and eucalyptus.
1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2019
2016's are going to be some serious stuff - best base line Cab in many years, I can't wait.
2016's are going to be some serious stuff - best base line Cab in many years, I can't wait.
1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2018