Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Benchlands Napa Valley 2019

RedProprietary Blends2019
Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Benchlands Napa Valley 2019
Region
California
Appellation
Napa Valley
Blend
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker
Kari Auringer
Alcohol
14.6%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Full-bodied, dense, brawny and rich

Aromas & flavors: Cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, graphite, cedar, dried herbs

Tannins & finish: Firm plush tannins, polished chalky stone, lingering

Pairings: Prime rib, grilled filet mignon, braised short ribs, venison, roasted root vegetables, dark chocolate tart

Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).

Sources: cornerstonecellars.com, jamessuckling.com, wine-searcher.com, cellartracker.com

James Suckling93 pts

Notes of ripe dark fruit with toasted spices, walnuts, dark chocolate and graphite. Full and dense with a bed of ripe, plush tannins. Firm and a little chewy with a deep dark-fruited backbone and a polished, chalky, crushed stone finish. Drink or hold.

The Wine Independent92 pts

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Benchlands is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it jumps with bold scents of black cherries, mulberries, and cassis, followed by hints of wild thyme, fragrant earth, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is soft and juicy, with bags of expressive black fruits and a spicy kick to the finish.

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Price comparison

Per bottle
SourcePrice
Last Bottle Price$29
Listed Retail$85
Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle)$85
Avg Price (Wine-Searcher)
$83

Vintage Quality

Vintage Chart

Wine Spectator · Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
96
2019 VintageExceptional
Drink or Hold

Wet spring, balanced wines; moderate temps allowed extended harvest into October

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
20232021201920182016201420132012
Avoid
2022200320001998
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