2012 V. Sattui Family Cabernet Sauvignon

Another day closer to the big day!  It's interesting that I always enjoy taking wine and food photos with Christmas decorations in the background and ironically enough, the last time I opened a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from V. Sattui it was nearly a year ago, with lovely lights in the background!  So tonight I've decided to open the 2012 V. Sattui Family Cabernet Sauvignon, a lovely Cabernet from a stellar vintage in Napa Valley.  So let's see what this one has!

The wine has the classic look of a Napa Cabernet, with inky dark center and bright garnet along the edges.  The nose presents aromas of green grass, blackberry and white pepper spice over some earthy notes of dusty limestone and tar.  The taste is classic fruit forward Napa Cabernet, with a rush of blackberry, cherry and plum notes that transition to some lovely earthy notes midpalate.  The tannins are robust but well integrated, creating a wonderfully long, smooth and very dry finish.

Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5 as it's a quality Napa Cabernet that is drinking nicely right now.  This wine would be idea with Italian food, Sunday pot roast or steak, which is what I'm having tonight, grilled prime sirloin, roasted Brussels sprouts and a big baked potato with sour cream and chives.  Cheers!