This wine has been a winner three vintages running now, with its impressive depth and varietal character belying its fruit forward style. This vintage displays generous oak toast to counter the vibrant red and black fruit, with dark chocolate and soft fall spice riding a supple grip through a long finish. It runs the gamut of Cabernet pairing possibilities — I’m leaning toward medium strength cheeses this time around.
Jamieson Ranch, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
By Rich Cook