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Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Wine Review

Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $50.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Napa Cellars

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A juicy, robust Californian Cabernet bursting with aromas and flavours of fleshy black plum, blackberry and cassis all nicely wrapped in toasty oak. Perfect for a steak or prime rib.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks.

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This Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 was reviewed on May 14, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Gwen Barton rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Thoroughly enjoyed this wine. Bouquet of dark fruit, chocolate, cassis and just a whiff of smoke. Lovely balanced with smooth tannins, blackberry, ripe cherry and spice coming through in the mouth. It was served at a party with dark chocolate almond bark which paired wonderfully.
Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A beautiful Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. 1994 barrels produced, 28% new French oak, it's opaque with a purple hue. Layers of dark fruit, black currant, herbs, and roasted pepper. Full bodied, with deep dark fruit flavours, and ample tannins. Decant prior to service and enjoy with grilled beef. Tasted April 2016. 91 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
Marian rated this wine as 90/100
The 2013 vintage was a strong one for California and it shows in the ripeness and concentration of this Cabernet. It's ready to drink now if you decant 1 hour, or cellar it for 5 years.

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