2021 The Grove Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

The Grove tends to be our most plush Cabernet bottling.  The 2021 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and of course comes entirely from the Lewelling Ranch in St. Helena.  It is our northernmost Cabernet site in Napa Valley and is usually the first to achieve ripeness. The 2021 Grove is incredibly outgoing, ridiculously smooth and can already be enjoyed despite its youth.  

The Lewelling Ranch is a special place------a vineyard and homesite tucked behind the town of St. Helena and owned and operated by the same family since the 1850's!  It is rich in history and steeped in tradition.  We are honored to have learned from and worked with the Wight family since 2014.

Tasting Notes from Jeb Dunnuck:

Jumping up in price (but I'd say still a relative value), the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon The Grove comes all from the Lewelling Vineyard outside of St. Helena and was raised in 75% new barrels. Ripe blackberries, currants, toasted spices, chocolate, and even some roasted herb nuances all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with a full-bodied, deep, expansive, layered mouthfeel. It's beautifully balanced and shows the more sexy, exuberant style of this vineyard perfectly. Drink bottles over the coming 15+ years.  12/26/2023  www.jebdunnuck.com

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Our labels incorporate patterns and textures that occur in nature. This one is an artistic representation of the olive grove that is adjacent to the block of Cabernet that we work with.