The Wine:

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa legend Rosemary Cakebread and her estate Gallica is brilliant. Inky and plush, with blackcurrant and bramble fruit, minty lift and tons of spice. Energetic and vibrant, it’s brilliantly knit together, as an iconic wine such as this should be. A gorgeous wine that would rival any wine from Margaux in Bordeaux.

Further Info:

Gallica is highly-regarded winemaker Rosemary Cakebread’s first solo project. The brand was born in 2007 out of a desire to make wines from unique sites, working side-by-side with committed growers, and exploring unique varietals.

Rosemary’s philosophy, which she has applied to over 30 vintages, is to rely on simple winemaking practices while lavishing in the detail. Her objective is to create expressive yet balanced wines that represent the very best of a vintage. In addition to their organically farmed estate Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon, grapes are sourced from family owned vineyards on enviable sites from Napa Valley to Santa Lucia Highlands.