Sinegal 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Sinegal Estate is right in the heart of Napa Valley, at the base of the gorgeous Mayacamas Range, a few minutes outside of St. Helena. Known historically as The Inglewood Estate with just over nine organically farmed acres planted to a diverse selection of varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and a few others.

Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, & 3% Malbec.

Alcohol: 14.7%

95+ POINTS - "The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is made up of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot and 3% Malbec. It has a deep garnet-purple color and intense redcurrants, black raspberries, cassis, warm plums and kirsch with hints of violets, tobacco, forest floor and wild sage. The palate is full, firm, grainy and concentrated, finishing long and perfumed." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

93-95+ POINTS - "The base 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beauty that has both richness and elegance. Currants, blueberries, crushed violets, and a touch of minerality all emerge from this full-bodied, voluptuous, weight less 2016 that has the purity, freshness of the vintage front and center. " - Wine Spectator

93-95+ POINTS - "The base 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beauty that has both richness and elegance. Currants, blueberries, crushed violets, and a touch of minerality all emerge from this full-bodied, voluptuous, weight less 2016 that has the purity, freshness of the vintage front and center. - Jeb Dunnuck

92 POINTS - "Some meaty, modern, barrel-derived aromas with plenty of sweetly fragrant baking spices. The palate has a plush, fleshy and deeply satisfying delivery of plush, velvety dark fruit and fresh, silky tannins to close. A blend of 85 per cent cabernet sauvignon with touches of petit verdot, merlot and malbec. Drink or hold." - James Suckling

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits brighter and fresher tones than its bigger brother the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Initially aromas of bright red fruit pop out of the glass with notes of raspberry and cherry upfront, followed by hints of baking spice, leather and wet stone. A combination of light and dark tones on the palate delight all the senses. Subtle oak notes of cedar and vanilla lift and frame the core fruits flavors of plum, blackberry and black cherry. With polished tannins and a long and bright finish, this wine is meant to be enjoyed in the coming years but will age well over time.