Courtney Benham 2021 'Mélange du Baum' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon2021
Courtney Benham 2021 'Mélange du Baum' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
Napa Valley
Alcohol
14.8%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Sleek and balanced, fleshy fruit, rich center

Aromas & flavors: Black cherry, ripe plum, sandalwood, kirsch, cacao, toffee, dried thyme

Tannins & finish: Fine-grained tannins, refined, structured finish

Pairings: Grilled ribeye, braised lamb shanks, roasted venison, mushroom risotto, dark chocolate, aged cheddar

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

Sources: courtneybenhamwines.com, cellartracker.com, jamessuckling.com, always-dialabottle-toronto.com, delectable.com

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Vintage Quality

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Wine Spectator · Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
97
2021 VintageExceptional
Hold

Cool, even August; fresh, vibrant, powerfully fruited wines with precision and floral character; drought reduced yields

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
20232021201920182016201420132012
Avoid
2022200320001998
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Jeremy Green· edited
AboutChâteau Pontet-Canet 2016 Pauillac

Hi @Jimmy, you've been quiet lately. Hate to jump back in w/ problems but the '16 Pontet-Canet does indeed have a wine-searcher avg ($200) and a REALLY lengthy listing to boot...

Tim McCullough
AboutCLASSIFIED 2022 'Undisclosed' Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

They don't mention that on the site..."We hand-selected the best grapes from our iconic BV Ranches No. 1 and No. 2. Originally planted by Georges de Latour in the early 1900s, these vineyards lie on the western bench of the Rutherford AVA. We focused on clonal selections 6, 4, 169, 7, and 8, which yield small berries with the high skin-to-juice ratio needed to make intense, long-lived wines. These vines are deeply rooted in the well-draining, alluvial-fan soils of Rutherford, which is considered one of the finest regions in the Napa Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon."

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