Reviews & Ratings

2020 Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Winery: Crossbarn

Vintage: 2020

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot & 5% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $60

Cases produced: 6,367

KWG Score: 91.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: October 2, 2023

Wine Review: This cloudy deep ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Crossbarn opens with a fragrant and inviting saddle leather and red licorice bouquet with hints of peppermint and cinnamon. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and a little savory. The flavor profile is cedar, currant, and menthol blend with notes of red licorice and boysenberry. We also detected hints of orange zest and crushed stone. The finish is dry, and its dusty tannins linger and last for a very long time. The Tasting Panel would pair this Cab with Bull Run’s pulled pork tacos or a steak frites. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Capturing the diversity and complexity from the region, this vintage displays a dark ruby hue with aromas of crushed violets, boysenberry, and blackberry compote. A burst of dark black fruits is revealed on the palate carried along by dried herbs, graphite, and cacao. Enveloping fine-grained tannins complement the soft textured body along with a lively acidity that gives the wine a clean, lingering finish.

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