2011 Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Romeo Stags Leap District

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Romeo exhibits a dense purple color, a full-bodied, rich mouthfeel, and abundant notes of espresso roast, white chocolate, creme de cassis and spice box. It spent 16 months in 50% new French oak, but there is little evidence of wood in this rich, full-bodied, evolved, forward Cabernet. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. This winery, which is located in the southern part of Napa Valley just off the Silverado Trail in the relatively obscure Soda Canyon area, has fared exceptionally well in 2011. It shows the upper end of how this vintage could fare from certain terroirs where they made a strict selection in the vineyard as well as in the winery. All four of these wines are top-notch efforts in this difficult vintage and Beau Vigne deserves plenty of recognition for what they have achieved. Tel. (707) 265-7781