Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Still holding up nicely

2012

Had some and then we were suggested to have mint chocolate bark and it was totally different, of course.

Just incredible.

Same comments as before. Needs a decant. An hour + in it really softens and opens us nicely. At that point it all comes in balance. Black fruit, high acidity, strong tannins and ease up with air. Drinks well.

Same comments as before.

Deep ruby. Oaky tight up front, black cherry, tobacco. Needs to rest longer or a good decant of at least an hour. Then the fruit starts to open up. This will be my last 18 for at least another year.

One of my favorite value wines. Same notes as before. Unfortunately while traveling I forgot a corkscrew, so it’s a little corky 😂 Still a great wine though!

Still a bit tight. Def not a pnp, give it at least an hour decant. Then it opens up just as nice as the 17 I’ve had. Notes for 17 apply. Big ripe black fruit, bright yet nice mouthfeel. Amazing value.

This wine is sooo good. Perfectly ripe blackberry, with a light tannic structure but structured so nicely. Easy to drink, perfect with a nice ribeye. Hidden Napa gem for sure.