Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon can be magic: boysenberry flavours, smooth mouthfeel, silky tannins. Unfortunately, these wines, particularly from the valley floor, are often overripe. In response, a number of wineries headed for the hills. And then you have the opposite issue. Enter the 2019 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon.
2019 was a cool vintage. And despite this wine coming from the valley floor, the blackcurrant flavours are overshadowed by herbal notes. While the wine avoids the gap in the mid palate, it delivers quite a coarse mouthfeel. The finish is quite long, but a bit harsh and not totally pleasant.
Score : 87/0
PS: We all know that Napa Cabernet is expensive. I only buy the occasional bottles from airport duty free stores.
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