Rating 91
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
Napa Valley
Napa County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.8%
Price $125.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2022-06-09

Perfect For

Holiday Meals, Treat Yo'self, Winning Over the Boss

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

Benovia Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - Oakville 2018 Review

Sonoma is known for great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And even though in Napa Valley Cab is king, a lot of Cabernet Sauvignon still grows west of the Mayacamas mountains. Benovia is in Sonoma and has a range of Pinot and Chard, but also Zinfandel (the original Sonoma/Napa star) and a couple Cabs. This one is a study in Oakville terroir. It’s soft and savory on the nose and palate with aromas of brambly blackberries. It has good, firm tannins that do just enough to frame the fruit which is heightened by great natural acidity.

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Benovia Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - Oakville 2018
Sonoma is known for great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And even though in Napa Valley Cab is king, a lot of Cabernet Sauvignon still grows west of the Mayacamas mountains. Benovia is in Sonoma and has a range of Pinot and Chard, but also Zinfandel (the original Sonoma/Napa star) and a couple Cabs. This one is a study in Oakville terroir. It’s soft and savory on the nose and palate with aromas of brambly blackberries. It has good, firm tannins that do just enough to frame the fruit which is heightened by great natural acidity.

Reviewed On: 06-10-2022
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POINTS
Benovia Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - Oakville 2018
Sonoma is known for great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And even though in Napa Valley Cab is king, a lot of Cabernet Sauvignon still grows west of the Mayacamas mountains. Benovia is in Sonoma and has a range of Pinot and Chard, but also Zinfandel (the original Sonoma/Napa star) and a couple Cabs. This one is a study in Oakville terroir. It’s soft and savory on the nose and palate with aromas of brambly blackberries. It has good, firm tannins that do just enough to frame the fruit which is heightened by great natural acidity.

Reviewed On: 06-10-2022