Reviews & Ratings

2019 Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Winery: Rombauer

Vintage: 2019

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc & 3% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $75

Cases produced: 32,985

KWG Score: 91.1 (based on 4 reviews)

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

Review date: January 4, 2024

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a mild cassis and gentle licorice bouquet with hints of dark chocolate and graphite. It opens with a medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and bright. The flavor profile is an extracted cassis and oak blend with notes of black licorice, clove, and marionberry. I also detected hints of black tea and stewed black plum. The finish is dry and its tannins build-up and last for quite a while. This Cab would pair well with braised short ribs. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: 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 a balanced acidity give way to a long finish which continues to build after that last sip. Our favorite Joy of Cooking® pairings for this wine include braised short ribs, lasagna bolognese, and pan roasted rack of lamb.

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