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2023 Patent Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Patent 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Winery: Patent

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: Patent 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $75

Cases produced: 450

KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)

Review date: October 6, 2026

Wine Review: This deep purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Patent opens with a blackberry and Tutti-Frutti Jelly Belly bouquet with hints of cherry-cola, cocoa, and cedar. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is well-balanced, smooth, and dense. The flavor profile is a ripe blackberry and black licorice blend with notes of black currant and stony minerality. We also detected hints of cherry-cola, black pepper, and tobacco. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and well-managed slightly dusty tannins linger nicely. We would pair this Cab with a Butcher Boy New York strip steak. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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