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Friday, November 16, 2018

Wine Each Week: 2016 Amici Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley


I gotta say, I love a good California Cabernet, and California Cabs come in a dizzying array of styles; some austere and tight, others, jammy and alcoholic, most rather forgettable. But Amici strikes the correct balance. It represents what Napa Cab should taste like while presenting solid structure and a pleasant drinking experience.
You’ll find notes of blueberry, black cherry, blackberry, cedar and vanilla, cigar box, with back notes of plum, herbs and wildflowers. 
Comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, with 6% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, it’s aged for 20 months in 70% new French oak barrels, which might sound like a lot of wood, but it merely supports the fruit. The Amici is that tried and true Cabernet, one that will always be in style.
ORIGIN: Napa Valley, California
PRICE: $50/ 750ML

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