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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:

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

♦ Cellaring Chart

11 Review(s)

*91 Points - James Suckling*

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.