Region: Napa Valley, California, USA
Varietals: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc.
93 Points James Suckling
A plush, fresh and juicy red that's so comfortable and easy. Made from grapes grown in both mountain and valley vineyards, and blended with 6% petit verdot and 4% cabernet franc. A large 30% of the fruit is barrel fermented, a labor intensive practice that helps deepen the color and improve the layering of fruit and oak nuances. Full-bodied and moderately tannic.
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
Though famous for Chardonnay, Rombauer's first wine was this same cuvée of Cabernet. Dark currants, plum, and cherries spun through with oak spices creating layers of flavor. Velvety tannins coat the palate through a lengthy finish.
90 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Rombauer's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is almost entirely estate grown and optically sorted. Mixed red and black cherries dominate the nose, accented by hints of dried sage and bay leaf. In the mouth, this full-bodied wine is plush and easy to drink. It's not a long-term keeper.
Winemaker Note
The nose is marked by interwoven, intense aromas of red currant, mint, and warm pie crust. These continue to the palate where they support concentrated flavors of blackberry and cassis. A densely structured mid palate is framed by balanced acidity and ends with exceptional length. Pair this wine with braised short ribs, lasagna Bolognese, and pan roasted rack of lamb.
