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.
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
By Robert Whitley