{"product_id":"pine-ridge-vineyards-2023-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-750ml","title":"Pine Ridge Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePine Ridge Vineyards has been making Napa Valley Cabernet since 1978, in the Stags Leap District on the Silverado Trail, and its Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the winery’s flagship: a blend of fruit from several of Napa’s mountain and valley appellations, designed to show off the consistent, polished style the house is known for. The Somm Journal calls it “Pine Ridge’s flagship wine, a workhorse that features some Petite Sirah and sees both French and American oak.” The 2023 was the first vintage under new winemaker Josh Widaman, according to retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2023 blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Malbec, 1.5% Petit Verdot, and 1.5% Cabernet Franc, aged 18 months in French and American oak (about 35% new French and 15% new American). It’s 15.5% ABV per most listings. The winemaker’s note: “While admiring the cranberry red hue, forward fruit aromatics of black cherry and cassis begin to make your mouth water before the first sip! On the palate, juicy notes of blueberry compote and cherry cordial meld seamlessly with hints of cinnamon and cream soda. The wine methodically transitions from the bright, round entry through the viscous midpalate and onto a broad-shouldered finish. This is where hints of clove, graham cracker and toasted marshmallow are juxtaposed with those of dark roast coffee and Bing cherry. This wine can be enjoyed now but will benefit from another 10 to 20 years of bottle age.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe scores are strong for a wine in its category. The Somm Journal scored it 95: “Tannins are teeth-kissing versus teeth-grabbing, while power and concentration are exhibited through a satin-lined mouthfeel that’s also juicy and fresh, with dark chocolate, plum, graphite, and sweet soil. The fruit shows balance between depth and restraint.” Decanter scored it 93: “Pine Ridge’s Napa Cabernet in 2023 is a pleasant wine that reveals blackberry and raspberry fruit alongside cola nut and mild Indian spices.” James Suckling scored it 92: “Bright and lifted aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, violets and raspberry coulis. The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, a textural mouthfeel and a finish of licorice, blackberries and bitter chocolate. Succulent and focused. Drink or hold.” A Wine Spectator score of 92 was supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a plush, polished, widely appealing Napa Cabernet, the kind of wine that’s equally at home on a steakhouse list or at a dinner party, with the structure to age for a decade or more. Decant for 30 to 60 minutes, and serve at about 62-65°F, with ribeye, lamb, burgers, braised short ribs, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePine Ridge Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is produced by Pine Ridge Vineyards (Napa, California; est. 1978) from Napa Valley fruit across several appellations. A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Malbec, 1.5% Petit Verdot, and 1.5% Cabernet Franc, aged 18 months in French and American oak. 15.5% ABV (per most listings), 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Somm Journal — 95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is Pine Ridge’s flagship wine, a workhorse that features some Petite Sirah and sees both French and American oak. Tannins are teeth-kissing versus teeth-grabbing, while power and concentration are exhibited through a satin-lined mouthfeel that’s also juicy and fresh, with dark chocolate, plum, graphite, and sweet soil. The fruit shows balance between depth and restraint.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Pine Ridge’s Napa Cabernet in 2023 is a pleasant wine that reveals blackberry and raspberry fruit alongside cola nut and mild Indian spices.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bright and lifted aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, violets and raspberry coulis. The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, a textural mouthfeel and a finish of licorice, blackberries and bitter chocolate. Succulent and focused. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(as supplied; not independently verified for the 2023)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePine Ridge (winemaker’s notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Juicy notes of blueberry compote and cherry cordial meld seamlessly with hints of cinnamon and cream soda... This wine can be enjoyed now but will benefit from another 10 to 20 years of bottle age.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet with a dark violet rim. Blueberry, blackcurrant, violet, raspberry coulis, black cherry, and cassis, with cola nut and mild spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to full-bodied, juicy, and textural, with blueberry compote, plum, cherry cordial, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and graphite, with vibrant acidity and soft tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroad and long, with licorice, bitter chocolate, clove, graham cracker, and dark roast coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNapa Valley, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77% Cabernet Sauvignon · 8% Merlot · 7% Petite Sirah · 5% Malbec · 1.5% Petit Verdot · 1.5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePine Ridge Vineyards (Stags Leap District, est. 1978)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 months in French and American oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5% (per most listings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Somm Journal 95 · Decanter 93 · James Suckling 92 · Wine Spectator 92 (as supplied)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNow through 10–20 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA plush, polished, dark-fruited Napa Cabernet with Petite Sirah depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlueberry, blackcurrant, plum, violet, dark chocolate, graphite, clove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibeye and grilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurgers and braised short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb and roast beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for 30–60 minutes; serve at about 62-65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45982377181250,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/EFFFFEDE-62A8-40E1-9BD8-BD67230B9731_1_201_a.jpg?v=1794516635","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/pine-ridge-vineyards-2023-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}