2019 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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Garnering top ratings across the board placing it among Napa’s top values, the silky and enticing 92 pt. 2019 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon offers lush dark fruit hinting of savory spice and toasty vanilla with luscious, smooth tannins, sourced from an outstanding vintage producing “big, bold wines that show the extroverted side of Napa Valley,” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous and following in the footsteps of Far Niente's high scoring Cabs at a fraction of the price.

Established by the team behind Far Niente and Nickel and Nickel in 2012, Bella Union is based on Bella Oaks Lane in Rutherford,deriving its name from the road formerly known as the Bella Union Roadway that led through the Mayacamas Mountains to the Bella Union Mining Company in the 1880's and crafting its Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend primarily from its 25-acre estate vineyard. Long considered a prime growing site, the Bella Oaks vineyard designation has appeared on the labels of esteemed wineries throughout the years including Heitz Cellar and more recently Staglin, the area’s well-draining, gravelly soils known for contributing Rutherford’s characteristic minerality and fine tannins. Planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with vines ranging up to 30 years of age, the Bella Union vineyard boasts the ideal combination of warm, sunny days and cool evenings typical of its location on the western Rutherford Bench, allowing the grapes to ripen evenly and developing layers of rich complexity. Blending 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot with small amounts of Cab Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the appealing 2019 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced mainly from the Rutherford vineyard as well as parcels in Calistoga, St. Helena and Oak Knoll and aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 18 months, described as “supple and easygoing, with a nicely textured, silky feel on the finish” by the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski and poised to deliver pleasurable drinking now and over the coming decade.

Impeccably crafted to reflect the quality and consistency of Far Niente, Antonio Galloni of Vinous sums up the 92 pt. 2019 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon as a “racy, overt Cabernet” with “a ton to offer” while the Wine Enthusiast’s Virginie Boone calls it a “great value" with "wide appeal,” the 2019 Bella Union an easy call for anyone seeking a smooth and delicious top scoring Napa Cab at a bargain price.

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A seductive style, with a creamy, polished feel to the mix of plum pâte de fruit, cassis and raspberry puree flavors, which have a subtle sheen of singed vanilla toast and light savory flecks through the finish. Drink now through 2032. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 10,300 cases made.

92 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Aug 2022)

This is a well-made red, blended with 13% Merlot as well as small percentages of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Thick and concentrated, it develops in the glass to show a nice refinement of woody oak, dried herb, cedar and black cherry, offering great value and wide appeal.

92 points, Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2022)

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next few years. Crushed red berry fruit, sweet spice and rose petal are nicely pushed forward in this succulent, mid-weight Cabernet. Silky tannins wrap it all together. This racy, overt Cabernet has a ton to offer.

91 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2022)

Aromas of dark plums, dark cherries, cloves, pine needles and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. Structured and chewy with a fruity, cherry-like finish. Drink from 2023.

91 points, James Suckling (Dec 2021)

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is based on 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and the rest Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. It’s an outstanding wine, offering old school, complex notes of dried herbs, leather, spice box, and both red and black fruits in a charming, medium-bodied, balanced, satisfying style. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years or more.

90 points, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2022)

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it leaps with vibrant notes of wild blueberries, kirsch, and cassis, leading to nuances of new leather, dried herbs, and tobacco leaf. The medium-bodied palate is bright, lively, and chewy, with a savory lift on the finish.

90 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Feb 2023)

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