2021 Vine Cliff Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
From the Seller
Today we’re aiming for one thing.
To blow the dome clear off your Cabernet-loving mind with a monumental first on Wine Spies.
VINE CLIFF in the house! A beacon of ultra-premium wines off Napa’s ‘billionaires’ row’ Silverado Trail, overlooking the coveted lands of Oakville.
Crafted from the flawless, impeccable 2021 vintage delivered to your door for a cool 50% OFF?!
Per Wine Spectator “Vine Cliff is among Napa’s historic properties. Initially established in 1871 on property formerly owned by George Young, parts of the stone winery still stands. From the early 1900s onward, the estate was unused until Nell and Chuck Sweeney purchased the property in 1985. Chuck, a well-known hotel chain founder, also later co-founded Aston Estate with Fred Schrader and Thomas Rivers Brown… The family produced outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon from the property, which lies in a desirable area in the eastern foothills of Oakville, not far from Dalla Valle and Oakville Ranch.”
Evidently, Vine Cliff has a storied past in the valley. They make powerful, high-scoring, ultra-premium Cabs from their estate and many sell for north of $200.
Which makes this one, at $45 quite the anomaly.
Of course, this doesn’t quite hit the high notes that their Private Stock 16 rows does, it surely shows a flashy, expensive, and powerful side of Napa Cabernet that rivals most any $100 bottle. Loaded with juicy ripe strawberries, crushed boysenberry, and toasty caramel. Soft and polished, with a deep extraction but a nice acidity to keep it fresh and lively. It’s intense, but balanced. Easy to drink now, and sure to go the distance.
I’m calling it already - this will be one of the most re-requested wines of the year. If I had to compare it to one of my favorites from 2024 I’d pick the Frias Family Napa Cabernet. Both share the similar high end pedigree, top tier winemaking, and with our rock bottom pricing you simply cannot go wrong here.
But… fair warning. Juice like this doesn’t usually come with a re-order option.
When it’s gone, it’s GONE.
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