Zakin Family Estate
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
The 2016 Zakin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolutely brilliant wine that was sourced from the Zakin’s southwest facing property on Howell Mountain, situated between 1,250 and 1,450 feet. The vineyard consists of three unique blocks: The Pool Block, The Upper Vineyard, and the Back Blocks, which are managed by Jim Barbour. The wine itself is simply fantastic, as it slowly begins to unwind in the glass it releases stunning aromas ripe cherries, red/dark currants, intense florals and dried spices which are underlined by a light cedar note and a lovely mineral character of crushed stones and hints of graphite dust. On the palate this medium to full-bodied red shows wonderful elegance and vibrancy, with a bright core of beautifully ripe red and dark currants, fresh florals and minerals that are framed by gorgeous velvety tannins. It continues to impress with its remarkable structure, as it all comes together seamlessly with wonderful focus and balance leading up to the precise finish that displays tremendous length. The Zakin’s along with winemaker Philip Melka and his team have crafted an utterly captivating wine, which was built to age and should continue to evolve marvelously for many years to come.
The 2016 Zakin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolutely brilliant wine that was sourced from the Zakin’s southwest facing property on Howell Mountain, situated between 1,250 and 1,450 feet. The vineyard consists of three unique blocks: The Pool Block, The Upper Vineyard, and the Back Blocks, which are managed by Jim Barbour. The wine itself is simply fantastic, as it slowly begins to unwind in the glass it releases stunning aromas ripe cherries, red/dark currants, intense florals and dried spices which are underlined by a light cedar note and a lovely mineral character of crushed stones and hints of graphite dust. On the palate this medium to full-bodied red shows wonderful elegance and vibrancy, with a bright core of beautifully ripe red and dark currants, fresh florals and minerals that are framed by gorgeous velvety tannins. It continues to impress with its remarkable structure, as it all comes together seamlessly with wonderful focus and balance leading up to the precise finish that displays tremendous length. The Zakin’s along with winemaker Philip Melka and his team have crafted an utterly captivating wine, which was built to age and should continue to evolve marvelously for many years to come.
Aug 20th, 2019
Custom crush client at BRASSWOOD. Winemaker Philip Melka
Custom crush client at BRASSWOOD. Winemaker Philip Melka
Mar 21st, 2019
Tannic mountain fruit but really opened up over the course of 2 hours. Flora and I need to go visit!
Tannic mountain fruit but really opened up over the course of 2 hours. Flora and I need to go visit!
Apr 12th, 2017
The annual 305 Napa cab 10 year retrospective. So many amazing wines.
The annual 305 Napa cab 10 year retrospective. So many amazing wines.
Mar 5th, 2023
Great Chard. Melka is the winemaker in this project.
Great Chard. Melka is the winemaker in this project.
Nov 14th, 2022I don’t know how this one got opened at the end of a big night but it was pretty good!!
I don’t know how this one got opened at the end of a big night but it was pretty good!!
Feb 7th, 2021Best friend bday. Jammy and delicious!
Best friend bday. Jammy and delicious!
Jun 3rd, 2017