Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Buccella |
Label Name: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville, Yountville, Coombsville) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 2% Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95 (Oct 2021); Jeb Dunnuck 95+ (May 2022); Wine Advocate 93 (Sept 2022); Vinous 92 (Oct 2021). (Sources: Buccella, KLWines, Wine Advocate, Vinous)
Tasting Note
Dense dark-fruit core of cassis, blackberry and plum with cocoa, espresso, vanilla and violet florals. Silky, plush tannins, bright acidity and a long chocolate-tinged finish. Age-worthy and concentrated.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar, beef short ribs. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese red-braised beef, Sichuan-style beef, Japanese wagyu or teriyaki beef dishes.
Production Method
Sourced from small Napa vineyards, low-yield fruit; fermented traditionally, aged ~22 months in 80% new French oak; bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Vineyard Info
Buccella, founded by Bill and Alicia Deem (est. 2002), produces small-lot, opulent Napa wines sourcing fruit from multiple premium AVAs for layered complexity.