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2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley

2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley

A bold and balanced Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with enticing notes of black cherry, cassis, and dark chocolate with hints of savory spice. Excellent now but can age well for over a decade.


ACCOLADES

• James Suckling (91 Points)

"Ripe, rich and powerful with tons of blackberry, cassis and pomegranate aromas, but also some nice, moderately dry tannins and enough blood orange freshness to lift the imposing body at the finish of this well grafted Napa Cabernet. Drink or hold."

• San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (Double Gold)

"The 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition was completed on March 5. There were over forty-eight judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating nearly 5,700 wines from over 1,000 wineries."

 


Featured Recipes:

♦ Flat Iron Steak with Cocoa Nibs & Coffee Rub
Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions

Cellaring Chart

*91 Points - James Suckling*
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 1% Petite Verdot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
October 21, 2016
Acid
6.5 g/L
pH
3.56
Aging
20 Months in Bordeaux French oak, 55% New Oak
Bottling Date
June 25, 2018
Residual Sugar
DRY
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Spectator
91
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Enticing notes of black cherry, cassis, and dark chocolate with hints of savory spices, this full-bodied wine displays polished tannins and an elegantly balanced mouthfeel. Excellent now but can age well for over a decade.
Ratings
James Suckling (91 Points) – Ripe, rich and powerful with tons of blackberry, cassis and pomegranate aromas, but also some nice, moderately dry tannins and enough blood orange freshness to lift the imposing body at the finish of this well grafted Napa Cabernet. Drink or hold.
Awards
Double Gold Medal - 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes
A blend of fruit from some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon growing regions in Napa Valley, including our own Diamond Mountain District estate vineyard which surrounds the Castello. A touch of Petit Verdot and Malbec balance the rich dark fruit and tannins of the Cabernet, adding a vibrancy to its lush mouthfeel and lingering finish.
Production Notes
A dry, barrel-aged red wine from the Napa Valley. Shows excellent aging potential for the next decade or more.
Winemaker Notes
Following the very small 2015 harvest, it was heartening to see the vines recover and bounce back to produce not only extremely high quality fruit but also some bounty in 2016! Harvest was earlier than expected, and we observed optimum flavor and phenolic development progress as we harvested. Across the board, acids are firm and pH is slightly lower, so the wines should be well-structured with very good aging potential. This is an exciting vintage with a lot to like! - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking
Food Pairing Notes
Excellent to pair with steak with cocoa and coffee rub, chicken mole, or grilled meats.

Product Reviews

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Cesar
(Nov 15, 2020 at 6:40 AM)
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Charles J Byard
(Nov 15, 2020 at 1:29 PM)
Ever since I tried this wine it has been the standard for all Cabs. No others have come close in my opinion.

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Diane
(Dec 26, 2020 at 4:09 PM)
I served this with my tenderloin roast on Christmas. Wonderful. I can't wait til my futures come in.

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Debra Pettis
(Dec 27, 2020 at 6:40 PM)
We were given 2 bottles of this wine from our next door neighbors, we were immediately impressed with the smooth taste and quality of the wine. We plan to purchase more.

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Sherry Marks
(Jan 27, 2021 at 12:01 PM)
Very bold flavor but still very smooth. The quality is extremely impressive.

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Trenton Johnson
(Jun 10, 2021 at 11:47 AM)
Great full body wine. Not acidic.

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Stas Pruchansky
(Oct 13, 2021 at 4:46 AM)
Oakey, hints of leather and raspberry. Lacking complexity a bit, but still very good, round and smooth

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Frank Martin
(Nov 10, 2021 at 1:36 PM)
A solid wine a little oakey, but smooth and easy to drink for a Cab.

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Robin
(Dec 3, 2021 at 4:21 PM)
Best Cab I have ever had!

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Gina Carollo
(Dec 18, 2021 at 7:23 PM)
Great

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Leo Jerman
(Dec 21, 2021 at 7:24 AM)
Amazing Cab. Smooth finish. Deep flavor profile. Melts on your tongue.

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