93 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$65 list] Blended with 9% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, this Cabernet opens with earthy aromas of tar, sage and cedar. It expands on the palate to show an elegant structure of finessed, supple tannins alongside layers of clove and cinnamon atop ripe red and black berries. Alcohol 14%. (Sep 2020)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$65 list] A hint of singed savory leads off, turning quickly to a core of raspberry and mulberry fruit, lined with alluring tea, sanguine and iron notes. Offers fine-grained grip and should unwind nicely in the cellar. Drink now through 2030. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. (8/31/19)"
92 points James Suckling: "A very plush and ripe, forthright style with abundant ripe plum and berry aromas, leading to a berry-flavored palate, laced with dark chocolate and vanilla. Drink or hold. (11/19/18)"
Producer notes: "90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. The alluring dense, dark plum color of the 2016 Oakville Cabernet is the first indication of the rich extraction in this wine. Sweet aromas of blackberry tart, ripe plums and marzipan are complemented with a savory hint of toasted coriander seed. The palate opens smoothly, building to a rich, full mouthfeel — the young tannins hinting at a restrained power. A beautifully balanced acidity dances throughout — giving an undercurrent of freshness and a counterpoint to the sweetness of the new French oak, lifting the dark fruits and bringing forward ripe red berries. The finish is layered with baking spices, wild blackberries, and a hint of dried black currant. This wine is enjoyably exuberant now but has the fruit and structure to last another 15+ years should you desire. Alcohol 14.0%."
Product SKU | 337470 |
Producer | Groth |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
SubRegion | Napa Valley |
Appellation | Oakville |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot |
ABV | 14.0% |
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