Grgich is one of the true giants of Napa Valley Cabernet and the current vintage, 2009, is living proof. This is an exquisitely balanced Napa Cab that delivers layers of ripe cassis and blackberry fruit, with well integrated tannins and firm acidity. It has the structure necessary for long life in the cellar, and I can say from past experience that few Napa Valley Cabernets age as beautifully as Grgich. Drink it now if you must, but this wine will astound those with the patience to wait for it to reach maturity in about 2020.
Grgich Hills Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
By Robert Whitley