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Wine Spots Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2021

Wine Spots Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant, full-bodied wine. Aromatics of black stone fruit and chocolate lead towards a richness on the palate. Aged in French oak to bring out balanced, integrated flavors and developed, ripe and focused tannins, this is a classic example of the celebrated characteristics that make Napa Valley so famous.

Napa Valley

Napa Valley is one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. Though small in size, Napa Valley is incredibly diverse, comprised of 14 smaller sub-appellations, each with their own unique soils, micro-climates, and terrain. This combination of offers ideal conditions for growing a broad range of grape varietals. The intimate connection between terroir and vine is expressed in the wines and their distinctive styles. Cabernet Sauvignon plays a dominate role in Napa Valley, with iconic power and grace.

The Vineyards

The fruit for Wine Spots Merlot is sourced from the Stags Leap, Rutherford, and St. Helena AVAs. These appellations' gravelly, well-drained hillside soils, which are exposed to sunlight at low temperatures, produce wines with a dense palate and great structure.

Food Pairings

Enjoy with heavy dishes like roast beef, grilled steak, hearty meat stews and hard cheeses.

Accolades

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90 points, Gold Medal, Winemaker Challenge

90 points, Gold Medal

- Winemaker Challenge 2024
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91 points, Gold Medal, Beverage Testing Institute

91 points, Gold Medal

- Beverage Testing Institute - 2017 vintage
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91 points, Gold Medal, Sommelier Challenge

90 points, Gold Medal

- Sommelier Challenge - 2017 vintage
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94 points, Platinum Medal, Critics Challenge

94 points, Platinum Medal

- Critics Challenge - 2015 vintage
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93 Points, Gold Medal, Beverage Testing Institute

93 points, Gold Medal

Black violet color. Jammy aromas of blueberry oatmeal bar, chocolate covered cherries, and peony with a round, crisp, fruity full body and a warming, nuanced, long leather, mulberry, salted caramel, and earth finish with earthy, well-integrated tannins and moderate oak. A delicious, intriguing cabernet with shining fruit and earthy accents.
- Beverage Testing Institute - 2014 vintage
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91 Points, Highly Recommended

91 points, Highly Recommended

This is a wine full of toasty cedar, fresh black currant, and green mint aromatics. The palate combines these flavors with a touch of dark chocolate and ground coffee bean. Soft tannins give the wine a dry finish.
- Ultimate Wine Challenge - 2013 vintage
91 points, Gold Medal, Beverage Testing Institute

91 points, Gold Medal

Violet black color. Aromas of chocolate wafer bar, powdered berries and limes, and butter roasted nuts with a satiny, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a dried blueberry, roasted citrus, and cocoa accented finish with ultra fine tannins. A delightful sipper or table wine.
- Beverage Testing Institute - 2012 vintage
Wine Spots Napa Valley vineyard

Napa Valley, California

The Napa Valley is widely considered one of the top wine regions in California and the United States. A combination of maritime climate, mountain and valley topography and varying soil conditions combine to offer ideal conditions for growing a broad range of grape varietals. With a history dating back to the nineteenth century and boasting some of the most acclaimed pioneers in New World wine, Napa Valley has garnered the respect and attention of wine critics from around the world.