Rombauer · Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon · 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley, California · 375ml Half Bottle
Producer & Story
Founded in 1980 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer, Rombauer Vineyards grew from the family’s roots in St. Helena. Its approach centers on vineyard quality, hospitality and sharing the Joy of Wine. This Napa Valley Cabernet comes in a 375ml...Show More >
Rombauer · Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon · 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley, California · 375ml Half Bottle
Producer & Story
Founded in 1980 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer, Rombauer Vineyards grew from the family’s roots in St. Helena. Its approach centers on vineyard quality, hospitality and sharing the Joy of Wine. This Napa Valley Cabernet comes in a 375ml half bottle, a convenient format for a dinner for two.
Tasting Notes
The retained winemaker notes describe black cherry, cassis, piecrust, spice and mint, followed by a full, concentrated palate with black currant, sweet red cherry and integrated oak. Finely structured tannins and balanced acidity carry a long finish. The reviews below add blackberry, cedar, cocoa and dusty earth to the picture.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021
Decanter, 93 Points, 2021: A wonderfully classic expression of Napa Cabernet from Rombauer in 2021, leading with blackberry, cherry, liquorice, graphite, and cedarwood. Medium-bodied with pure blackberry fruit, baking spices, creme de cassis, and red currants with a long lingering finish. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cab Franc aged 16 months in French oak (75% new). Koerner Rombauer moved to Napa Valley in 1972. He had no intentions of getting into the winery business and became a partner in Conn Creek Winery in 1976, but had his garage bonded as a winery. Officially bitten by the wine bug, Kerner sold his interests in Conn Creek in 1980, made the first Rombauer wines at Shafer, and stored them in his bonded winery garage. A little side note: Koerner's great aunt Irma Rombauer wrote 'The Joy of Cooking'.
Wine Spectator, 92 Points: This delivers a plumpish core of gently warmed cassis and plum sauce flavors laced with cocoa powder and mesquite hints. Tilts toward toasty in the end, but theres good energy. For fans of the style. Drink now through 2034. 9,907 cases made.The vintage is not explicitly named in the supplied review text.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91 Points, 2021: Almost entirely estate grown, Rombauer's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon does include a bit of purchased fruit from Blair (Calistoga) and Renteria 360 (Oakville). Marked by scents of cherries, cedar and dusty earth, this wine is full-bodied, supple and silky, with softly dusty tannins on the finish.
Winemaker Description
The color is intense and beautiful, almost black with purple, reddish hues. Aromas of black cherry, cassis, piecrust, spice, and mint mingle and leap from the glass. The palate is full and concentrated with similar aromas but also featuring black currant and sweet red cherry with the mild presence of oak, seamlessly integrated. Signature finely structured tannins and balanced acidity give way to a long finish which continues to build after that last sip.
Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Winemaker Description.
Pairing & Serving Suggestions
Try with grilled steak, roast lamb or mushroom dishes. Serve slightly below room temperature, and allow some air in the glass to explore the fruit and spice.
Wine Details
- Producer: Rombauer Vineyards
- Vintage: 2021
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Region: California
- Country: United States
- Primary Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle Size: 375ml Half Bottle
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