Mens Journal December 2023
Holiday Gifting Guide 2023: The Best Napa Valley Cabs
Give the gift of the very best Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons to someone you love.
Matthew Kaner | Will Travel For Wine
Dec 7, 2023
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This category needs no introduction. You and all your friends are familiar, even your enemies. You have 5 restaurants on your hit list that you want to dine in next trip, and likely a few tasting rooms. So think outside the box a bit and check out some new blood. There's no shortage of amazing wines produced from Cabernet Sauvignon in the Napa Valley, and I've been jumping on the sword tasting each and every one of them to make sure you get the best of the best. Here are my picks for the best Napa Cabs to give as gifts in 2023:
150 years ago, visionary vintners arrived in Oakville to discover perfect conditions for growing some of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon. The Vice founder and winemaker Malek Amrani was honored to keep up the tradition with “The Golden Years,” awarded 91 points by Wine Spectator.
VINEYARD - The vineyard is referred to it as a “ranch” and it is located on the eastern end of Oakville Cross Road. A stone-throw from Dalle Valle and a short stride from Screaming Eagle, the soils here transition from volcanic red clay to brown gravelly loam offering exceptionally good drainage. The vines produce small berries with deep concentration.
2019 VINTAGE - A near perfect vintage. The 2019 growing season will be remembered for its abundant rain. Summer was long and warm, with a mild season finish and no extreme heat events. The fruit preserved in freshness and finesse as it hung on the vine until mid-October. Harvest was smooth and promising for another exceptional vintage.
100% Unfiltered & Un-fined Cabernet Sauvignon
14.8% alc
20 months in 8 New French Oak barrels (7 medium toast, 1 medium plus)
Only 2400 bottles crafted.