Reviews & Ratings

2021 Brassfield Cabernet Sauvignon "Estate"

Winery: Brassfield

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc & 1% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: High Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 93 (based on 2 reviews)

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

Review date: October 8, 2025

Wine Review: This opaque and deep burgundy colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Brassfield opens with a blackberry and pencil lead bouquet with hints of faint Australian black licorice and clove. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth, and savory. The flavor profile is a blackberry, black licorice, and black olive blend with notes of tobacco and black tea. We also detected hints of cassis, black pepper, oak, and stony minerality. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and very dusty and chewy tannins build-up and stick around for quite some time. We would decant this bold Cab for a bit before pairing it with a slow cooked fork tender pot roast or with braised short ribs. Enjoy - Ken & Karen

Winemaker Notes: This wine is immediately appealing, with aromatic waves of anise, mocha, and brambly summer blackberries. The palate explodes with layered and elegant fruit, backed by structured, gripping tannins. Hints of cedar and cinnamon highlight the dark fruits, adding sophistication and a long, satisfying finish.

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