The Hestan ‘Stephanie’ wines are some of the finest in consulting winemaker Jeff Gaffner’s portfolio, and this Cab speaks to the potential of this estate near the southern boundary of the Napa Valley. The ’08 Stephanie Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with layers of ripe blackberry and cassis fruit, exhibits supple tannins and a sensuous mouthfeel, and finishes with impressive persistence. It cries out for a rare steak.
Hestan Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
By Robert Whitley