2021 Hayfork Cabernet Sauvignon Lewelling Ranch, USA, California, Napa, St. Helena, Wine Review

Another great wine for what is now a "reasonable" price from Hayfork for a Napa Cabernet. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with cassis, cedar, spice and slight new leather. Full bodied. Firm tannins. Nicely balance. On the palate, this is young but delicious. Flavors of cassis slight black cherries with spice and char. Nice finish. This will continue to develop but is drinking well right now. It is very nice on its own and will work with most (not seafood) foods. A nice choice for grilled meats or veggies. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.

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2021

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$85.00USD

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The top Cabernet Sauvignon tasted and reviewed by Loren Sonkin in 2019.

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In putting together a list of the top California Cabernets, there is sure to be some disagreement. I tried to include those wines that have a track record, the wineries still making great wines, those that seemed to have the commitment for the future and some personal favorites. I am sure I left some out. 1. Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select – It’s always hard to name the number one wine. But this has a track record that’s very long. Even in less than stellar vintages, it is an outstanding wine. They just don’t seem to make a dud. My only complaint is the price at over $200 a bottle. But, in comparison to other Napa Cabs or elsewhere in the world, this is a fair price.

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2018 Hayfork Cabernet Sauvignon Lewelling Ranch, USA, California, Napa, St. Helena, Wine Review

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2018

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$125.00USD

This is is 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petite Verdot. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose is great with cassis, pencil lead, cedar and spice. Medium to full bodied. Firm tannins. On the palate, this is a big but not over sized Cab. Lots of cassis with some char and minerality. Drinking well now but may still improve a bit. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. Great on its own, this would be a classic pairing with a roast or steak.

2016 Hayfork Cabernet Sauvignon Lewelling Ranch, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

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2016

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$85.00USD

Purple in color, slight ruby hues. On the nose this has cassis, blueberries, dust and camphor. Full bodied with firm tannins. On the palate, black raspberries with black olives and an underlying minerality. Slight alcohol on the finish but that blows off. This is an outstanding Napa Cab and while it is expensive, it is still affordable and well worth it for the quality. Still young, this should improve a bit. It will need another five to seven years until peak and be good for ten to twelve more after that. It drinks great on its own and will work well with a steak or a really good b

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California's Napa Valley is undoubtedly the most famous wine region in the United States. As you might expect from a California wine region, Napa exudes star quality. Even 25 years ago, the valley bustled with activity and attracted tourists from all over the country. Today Napa Valley is one of the world's flagship wine regions, with approximately 400 wineries and a reputation for top-quality wines. For many wine lovers, Napa Valley is synonymous with cabernet sauvignon. This late-ripening grape flourishes in Napa Valley's warm days and cool nights. While cabernet sauvignon grapes thrive all over the Napa Valley AVA, they do particularly well in the Rutherford and Oakville sub-regions, which are AVAs in themselves. (Napa Valley has 15 subregions, all of which are also AVAs.)

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