I’d never pick out a bottle of Napa cab for myself. I’d also never leave a gift bottle un-drunk. So noting that my score bias is set low to begin with, this was a pleasant surprise. Subtle fruit, tannins and understated oak (a plus in my book). Very drinkable and accessible. Retail looks to be about $45, so maybe not quite a Tuesday night wine, but you could do worse alongside a shelter-in-place meal on a Thursday or Friday.
I’d never pick out a bottle of Napa cab for myself. I’d also never leave a gift bottle un-drunk. So noting that my score bias is set low to begin with, this was a pleasant surprise. Subtle fruit, tannins and understated oak (a plus in my book). Very drinkable and accessible. Retail looks to be about $45, so maybe not quite a Tuesday night wine, but you could do worse alongside a shelter-in-place meal on a Thursday or Friday.
Dec 8th, 2020
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
