By Ralph Del Rio, Wine Correspondent
These are three Cabernet Sauvignon that I have been drinking a lot of lately. Three of my favorites; Definitely 2018 Top Wines
These are three Cabernet Sauvignon that I have been drinking a lot of lately. Three of my favorites; Definitely 2018 Top Wines
My last visit to Napa Valley afforded me to taste these wines
and I have been partaking a lot over the 6- 8 months. So I have gotten to know
them fairly well; I have described them in depth and can recommend them to you without reservation.
Schug
2014 Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Totally violet in color. Really nice. Not really big on the
palate but it is a big wine. Aromas and flavors of figs, dates and dried
orange, dried flowers, bakes spices, vanilla roasted notes, with a clean
supple, bright, dry yet fruit compote medium body. It has a medium-length
finish evoking notes of cassis, spiced nuts and beets, It is chewy, earthy
tannins and moderate oak flavor. It’s not like a Caymus or Silver Oak Okay…but
it’s a complex and alive red blend that will go with a lot of spicy meat
dishes.
Grgich Hills
2015 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon
It has a Garnet black color. Aromas of dried cassis,
cranberry, spiced plums, blood orange, and sweet smooth tobacco, dry-yet-fruity
medium-to-full body with a medium-length suede, a bit of star anise de mono,
and coffee. cherry tea finish. It has chewy tannins and good oak flavor. A toast
red with plenty acidity to spare. It can be paired with a grilled steak or BBQ
ribs.
Frog's Leap
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown
This Cabernet Sauvignon is dark, bold and luscious, with
generous dark cherry, plum spice, chocolate and leather. Forward but supple, it
will drink well right out of the gate, on its own. and you can tell yet it also
has enough freshness to age nicely for a number of years. It has a gorgeous
depth to play off a classic, mid-weight sense of structure. It flows with
layers of enjoyment. This is positively a knockout wine. I like it with hard
cheeses and nuts. I just don’t want anything to distract me.
