{"product_id":"grgich-hills-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2016-750ml","title":"Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmark complexity, depth, and quality achieved by Napa Valley Cabernet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Sauvignons\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk5n7q75uuh98f0\"\u003eSauvignons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare on full display from start to finish in our eponymous 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Sauvignon\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk5n7nyaqaibvmj\"\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e. A seductive aroma of black fruits – blackberries, black currant, black cherry – is accented by exotic wafts of cardamom and nutmeg. Still greater depth is achieved on the palate, with red berries, blackberries, and hints of blood orange and dried cranberries, bolstered by bright acidity. Vibrant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"tannins\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk5nhmtl9mhn3s0\"\u003etannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovide additional structure and complexity as you make your descent into a long and flavorful finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon 11% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot 3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 Points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Legendary winemaker Mike Grgich passed away at 100 in December of 2023. Acting as winemaker emeritus practically until his passing, he had a hand in shaping this blend. Today, his nephew, Croatian-born Ivo Jeramaz, manages day-to-day\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"winemaking\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk69tdld3tr67kg\"\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperations. The 2021 Estate Cabernet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Sauvignon\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk69whjfi8nsy90\"\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes from Rutherford and Calistoga. 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Verdot\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk69wgpijclst0m\"\u003eVerdot\u003c\/span\u003e, and 3% Cabernet Franc was aged 20 months in 100% French oak. It's a fashionable, complex, and complete wine showing a deep ruby-purple in the glass and attractive aromas of spiced blackberries, kirsch, perfumed violets,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"cassis\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk69zl1hqsphff1\"\u003ecassis\u003c\/span\u003e, and tobacco spices. Medium-bodied with compact, juicy dark fruits and firm, elongated, elegant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"tannins\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk6a3icbpjzudsk\"\u003etannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand iron-like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"minerality\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk6a3g1oenemplh\"\u003eminerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the length finish.\" (05\/24)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points, James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A seductive and layered Cabernet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Sauvignon\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk6k3eha8tosx54\"\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith currants, wild berries, dried herbs and dried spice aromas. Medium to full body with fine, firm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"tannins\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk6k6o73r8yhy2a\"\u003etannins\u003c\/span\u003e. Attractive core of berries at the center with a vivid touch of spices and herbs as well as a firm frame of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"tannins\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk6k9mo5rc808kb\"\u003etannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egiving shape to the edges. Focused and layered. Better from 2026.\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(09\/23)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Cassis\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk7pzw430yyio68\"\u003eCassis\u003c\/span\u003e, darker berries, graphite, and a kiss of smoked tobacco all emerge from the 2021 Cabernet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Sauvignon\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk7gfixznb0hdow\"\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e, a nicely concentrated, medium-bodied Cabernet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Sauvignon\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk7gfih9xy8trou\"\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat has the vintage's pure, focused, beautifully balanced style. It should evolve nicely for at least 10-12 years, if not longer. It's easily the finest vintage of this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"cuvée\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdk7gj1oe3jetrzb\"\u003ecuvée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI've tasted and should be snatched up by savvy readers. (Drink between 2025-2037)\" (01\/25)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grgich Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975728206048,"sku":"104393","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/grgich-hills-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley.png?v=1663887095","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/grgich-hills-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2016-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}