Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Helen had this 8 years ago

Had another bottle, still has a punch of dark fruit aromas, mocha and mineral. The palate shows blackberry and plum with toasty oak. The 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. 2012 was an ideal growing season. Aged for 18 months in French and American oak. I had this 7 mos. ago, still young, but tannins softened. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should continue to age well. A great value. I have a few more bottles that I will keep opening, check in 6 mos.

A friend came to my house and gifted me this wine - I was afraid to try - I tried and I am surprised - I like it but not recommending to purchase for believe there are others for same price point I like better - yet I do it is big and bold but the heat off this is a little surprising so cannot say beautiful - I can say if out and offered please partake as it will produce a smile 😀

Also don't be afraid to try new things for once in a while you might just find a great one and keeper - hope everyone has a great Friday night and stay warm

Deep red and packed a powerful punch of dark fruit aromas with mocha and mineral. The palate shows ripe blackberries and plums, with toasty oak, that the 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. The 2012 was an ideal growing season. The wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak. I had this 6 months ago and, although young, had approachable fine tannins. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should age well for a decade. A great value.

14.2% alc.
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec.

Deep red and packed a powerful punch of dark fruit aromas with mocha and wet stone notes. The palate shows ripe fresh blackberries and plums, with toasty oak, noting that the 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. The wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak and, despite being young, had approachable fine grained tannins. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should age well for a decade and a great value. Note: 2012 was an ideal growing season.

Very balanced and smooth.

Found this one awaiting me in my hotel room in Napa last weekend. Definitely plush fruit. Well made just not quite my speed.

Excellent full bodied Cab with a long smooth finish.

Always a good Napa cab from a great family owned winery. After two hours open it was well balanced with lush fruit.