Rating 94
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Napa County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.5%
Price $43.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2019-10-18

Perfect For

Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self, Winning Over the Boss

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

Jamieson Ranch Vineyards Double Lariat Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Review

If you're going to spend almost $50 on a Cali cab, and you see this bottle, grab it. It is drinking real nice right about now, and balanced as all get out for a powerful wine. It has a wonderful tannin structure that is present, but not dominating, showing off great acidity that allows the wine to not weigh too heavy on the palate. There are classic aromas of blackberry fruit and pepper, and the fruit core of the wine makes you want to chew on it. This is a great example of how quality wine made Napa what it is today.

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Jamieson Ranch Vineyards Double Lariat Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
If you're going to spend almost $50 on a Cali cab, and you see this bottle, grab it. It is drinking real nice right about now, and balanced as all get out for a powerful wine. It has a wonderful tannin structure that is present, but not dominating, showing off great acidity that allows the wine to not weigh too heavy on the palate. There are classic aromas of blackberry fruit and pepper, and the fruit core of the wine makes you want to chew on it. This is a great example of how quality wine made Napa what it is today.

Reviewed On: 09-23-2019
94
POINTS
Jamieson Ranch Vineyards Double Lariat Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
If you're going to spend almost $50 on a Cali cab, and you see this bottle, grab it. It is drinking real nice right about now, and balanced as all get out for a powerful wine. It has a wonderful tannin structure that is present, but not dominating, showing off great acidity that allows the wine to not weigh too heavy on the palate. There are classic aromas of blackberry fruit and pepper, and the fruit core of the wine makes you want to chew on it. This is a great example of how quality wine made Napa what it is today.

Reviewed On: 09-23-2019