2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

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One of the top Cabernets of a benchmark vintage, Groth 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is grown on the family’s Oakville Estate in an area described by Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth as “the filet mignon of Napa Valley.” This 96-point collectible, noted for its longevity and mineral character, is a “focused and refined Cabernet with an intense, fruit-driven core.” Elegantly powerful now, this wine will be a real stunner in 10-15 years.

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2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

Collectible

Wine Club Exclusive

Tasting Notes

The density of the deep-garnet color hints at the extraction in this wine. Aromas of spiced cherries dominate the alluring nose, accompanied by cassis, dark plum and a savory touch of anise. Smooth and juicy on the entry, the palate builds quickly with full mouthfeel and bright acidity. There is a clean, elegant progression of lush plum, bright cherry and tart red currant all riding on abundant but not overpowering tannin. The spiced cherries make a reappearance late in the finish. Sit with this one for a while, get to know it, and enjoy the evolution. Elegantly powerful now, this will be a real stunner in 10-15 years.

Accolades

"Thoroughly gorgeous, with a super suave display of cassis, plum and cherry preserve flavors infused with alder, sanguine, savory and rooibos tea accents."

Wine Spectator

No. 4

Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2019

96 pts

Wine Spectator

Wine Specs

Varietal Composition

91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot

Barrels

100% new French oak

Aging

22 months in barrel; 14 months in bottle before release

Appellation

Oakville, Napa Valley

Vintage

2016

Alcohol

14.2%

Vineyard

This wine represents the finest lots from the Reserve Vineyard of the Groth family’s Oakville Estate. The vineyard is a nearly 28-acre band with a disproportionately high amount of chert, a hard and compact sedimentary rock comprising quartz crystals and fossils. The site’s unique soil profile and ideal climate combine to produce the ultimate expression of Oakville — elegant and age-worthy wines from one of the world’s top Cabernet appellations. The vineyard is sustainably farmed and became Napa Green/Fish Friendly Farming certified in 2014.

Pairing

It’s hard to go wrong with a classic pairing like a New York steak, but roasted lamb or duck, or a vegetarian cassoulet also pair beautifully with this wine.

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Shipping Information

Where can you ship to?

All states except AL, AR, DE, IN, LA, MS, OK, RI, UT, WV and WY. Please note it remains illegal to ship wine to any community in the state of Kentucky that prohibits the local sale of alcohol ("dry communities").

When will I receive my wine?

Ground shipping orders will arrive in 7-10 business days, except in extreme weather when orders will be held until safe to ship. Orders with Overnight, 2-Day and 3-Day shipping will ship the same business day if placed by 9 a.m. Pacific. We do not ship over the weekend.

When will I receive my tracking information?

Your tracking information will be emailed to you once your package is scanned and the wine is in transit.

SHIPPING DEADLINES:

Orders placed by 9 a.m. Monday through Friday will ship the same business day. Orders placed on weekends or holidays will ship the following business day.

GROTH WINE SOCIETY MEMBER SHIPPING RATES:

UPS Ground: $25 per order
2-Day Air via UPS or FedEx: $45 per order
UPS Summer Solution Overnight: $75 per case (minimum order of one case; available mid-May to mid-October)

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