Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

From the cool and wet harvest of 2011 winemaker Ted Edwards has crafted an elegant Cabernet Sauvignon that would fool most, who most likely would peg it as a Bordeaux. The tannins are firm and crisp and there is a leaness to the fruit on the palate, but not at the expense of flavor and complexity. This is a Napa Cab that will get even better after a few years in the bottle. It’s not a muscle wine, but given the vintage it is definitely a remarkable achievement.