2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2021 Growing Season: “Fabulous quality, small yields and limited production from 2021.”
The 2021 Napa Valley grape harvest set new records for early maturity and reduced yields across all varieties in Napa. Extremely low rainfall in the winter and spring had growers struggling to manage water status and low vine vigor. Smaller canopies, short shoots and low yields have produced massive flavors and beautiful aromatics in the wines.
Reservoirs were low, and decisions about irrigating the vines were a challenge. The vines struggled but, in the end, pulled through for exceptional quality. Different parts of the Valley showed differences in sugar accumulation, and early the harvest was fully ripe. The warm, dry summer was followed by a relatively cool August, allowing the vines to develop intense flavors and color in the grapes. Small berries, tiny clusters, and uniform ripening is evident in the fabulous wines from the vintage. Great acidity and fragrance in the white wines and moderate tannins and rich flavors show in the red wines.
-Brooks painter, Director of Winemaking
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ACCOLADES
- The Wine Advocate (90 Points) - The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, dark-fruited effort. Scents of mocha, tree bark, loamy earth and plums appear on the nose, while the palate isn't that deep but finishes long, rich and textured.
Featured Recipes:
♦ Flat Iron Steak with Cocoa Nibs & Coffee Rub
♦ Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions