Reviews & Ratings

2020 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard

Vintage: 2020

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Charbono, 4% Petite Sirah, 3% Merlot, 2% Touriga Nacional, 2% Petit Verdot & 2% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $39

Cases produced: 28,595

KWG Score: 91.1 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91.5)

Review date: November 24, 2023

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Beaulieu Vineyard opens with a mocha and brambly red raspberry bouquet with hints of peony, black cherry, and pomegranate. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, approachable, and very juicy. The flavor profile is red currant and mocha blend with notes of cedar and black cherry. We also detected some hints of graphite, chai tea and strawberry. The finish is dry and its moderate dusty tannins build-up and stick around for a bit. The Tasting Panel would pair this Cab with your favorite juicy bistro burger or steak tips. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The wine is a dark burgundy, russet-red in color with beautiful depth and richness. The bouquet is soft and alluring with aromas of red currant, raspberry, Bing cherry, and cassis alongside mulled wine holiday spice notes. The palate is plush and inviting with ripe red berries, cherry compote, and raspberry preserves supported by silky, voluminous tannins and a mouthcoating texture that provides a lovely weight, finishing round and sumptuous. Darker tones of blackberry, acai berry, and dark plum, come through on the lengthy finish, while more subtle notes of violet, crushed red rose petal, and black pepper spice (a nod to well-integrated oak) accompany the fresh acidity, finishing dry and pleasing.

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