Reviews & Ratings

2016 Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Winery: Crossbarn

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 11,200

KWG Score: 90.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: July 14, 2019

Wine Review: This dark ruby Cabernet from Crossbarn opens with a red currant and red cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, smooth and very approachable. The flavor profile is a tasty cherry and blueberry blend with subtle hints of milk chocolate and oak. The finish is dry and its mild tannins drift away nicely. While this Cab is not overly complex, it is very likeable and shows nice finesse. It will not last long. Serve it in the near term with a filet mignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Presenting an opaque purple color and expressive aromas of red currant, ripe blackberry, and mocha, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals the complexity and diversity of the famed region. Layers of fresh blueberry, dried leaf, and cardamom spice emerge on the palate alongside graphite and notes of minerality. Polished tannins and a round mouthfeel evolve into a long, energetic finish.

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