Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Classic Napa Cabs for Great Prices

Believe it or not, Great Napa Cabernet can still be found without breaking the bank. Check these guys out. Classic Napa wines like Chateau Montelena, Mount Veeder Winery, and, welcome back Eric Titus!


2009 Titus Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
On Sale $54.99
Very rich and fleshy without being weighty, with dense currant, black licorice, sage and dried herb. Unfolds in a graceful manner with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2026. 408 cases made.
93 points Wine Spectator

2009 Titus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
On Sale $39.99
Pure, rich, dense and structured, with a deep core of dark berry, black licorice, espresso and dried herb. Gains depth and holds focus. Long on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 2,065 cases made.
91 points Wine Spectator

2009 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
On Sale $42.99
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is wonderfully supple and fragrant. Silky tannins frame a core of expressive dark red fruit. Floral and spice notes are nicely woven throughout. This textured, gracious Cabernet Sauvignon  should continue to age gracefully for another 7-10 years, but it is awfully good right now. The blend includes 7% Merlot and 1.5% Cabernet Franc in 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.
91 points The Wine Advocate

2009 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
On Sale $39.99
Juicy red berries, crushed flowers, cloves and a hint of French oak all come together nicely in the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. A gracious, mid-weight wine, the 2009 should drink well pretty much upon release. Sweet floral notes reappear to frame the feminine, expressive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.
90 points The Wine Advocate

2010 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley...LIMITED!
On Sale $24.99
This is one of Napa's first Cabernets from the famed Mount Veeder area (today it includes other Napa sources).  This is one of the first 2010 Napa Cabernet releases we have seen.  Here is what Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate has to say about the overall vintage for Napa Valley Cabernet....
"Fans of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will find a lot get excited about with the 2010 vintage. The 2010s are magnificent, viscerally thrilling wines loaded with character and personality."  
Merch Staff
2009 Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
On Sale $16.99
Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, deep ruby in color, has ripe cherry, cassis and blackberry fruit aromas. On the palate, flavors of blackberries and raspberries, hints of roasted coffee and an earthy, savory spiciness coat the palate. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish.
Winemaker's Notes

2008 Vin Ver'Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley
On Sale $19.99
This classic, Rutherford Cabernet has aromas of black cherry, black current, cassis, blackberry, and cherry cola. It also exhibits that dusty, earthy quality that Rutherford Cabs are so well known for, along with pencil shavings, spice box, sweet vanilla, cinnamon and tobacco.
Winemaker's Notes

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