Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Buccella
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville, Yountville, Coombsville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 92%, Malbec 6%, Merlot 2%
Method:
 
Sourced from small Napa vineyards, low yields; fermented in small lots, aged 22 months in 80% new French oak; bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Inky ruby with cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate, blueberry and cedar. Silky, concentrated fruit framed by cocoa and vanilla oak; firm but polished tannins and a long, graphite-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, soy-braised beef, spicy Sichuan beef, miso-marinated dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Buccella is a boutique Napa producer founded by Bill & Alicia Deem; small-production, vineyard-diverse sourcing and meticulous farming. Winemaker Landon Donley (formerly Spottswoode) has overseen recent vintages.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Jeb Dunnuck 95 (reviewed 02/2023) and James Suckling 94 (06/2022)