Cathiard 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

The 2021 Cathiard Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is the winery’s flagship offering, comprised of 100% Cabernet  from the oldest vines on the property (45 years old), which are planted at 1200 feet of elevation in the Mayacamas foothills. The wine is full-bodied, structured, and intense, with ripe black fruits framed by savory tones of licorice, tar, and herbs. Those who have the patience to cellar it a few years will be richly rewarded. 99 Points James Suckling: "Aromas of blackcurrants, pine needles, cedar, tree bark and fresh dark mushrooms. Some stone and black fruit, too. A very fine-grained wine, complex and refined with energy and focus. It’s elegant with a lasting finish. Hints of nutmeg and other spices at the end, with a touch of incense and sandalwood. Pure cabernet sauvignon from 45-year-old vines, the oldest hillside block at the property. 9,000 bottles made. Try after 2028."97+ Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Lastly, the flagship is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate on the western