We absolutely LOVE trying new wines! And we get super-excited when we get a chance to work with someone we have never tasted before, as is the case here. This is the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) from Pope Valley Winery. As you can see, in the glass what you would expect from a beautiful Cabernet - dark to the rim. This young wine was swirled extensively and the cherry and spice aromas leaped effortlessly from the glass. In the mouth was blackberry preserves, cedar, at times a hint of dark chocolate and a very solid and definite finish. Despite teetering the 15% ABV mark, this wine is not hot in any way, which is testament to the winemaker and time in the barrel. The tannin was surprising small and soft. The winemaker states that this wine spent 26 months in oak before bottling and we absolutely love the youthfulness and potential to age this wine. This would be a fun one to open again in a year, 3 years and 5 years. At this price point, you really can't go wrong. This wine is very lovely and worth your time. You can purchase this wine directly from the winery here:
ABV: 14.84%
Napa Valley, California
Suggested retail price: $52.00
Drink The Bottles score: 91/100
