Happy Boxing Day! At least to all my friends in the British Commonwealth. The holidays are winding down, and I like many others are really looking forward to next week when we can put 2020 in the rearview mirror. But one of the good parts about the holidays are the wine gifts that folks give, and my friend Tennille makes a solid effort to find me a good, value priced wine each year for Christmas, and this year she gave me a bottle of 2018 30 Miles Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. So, let's see how she did this year!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, but not quite as brooding as some of the biggest Napa Cabernets. One whiff and you are immersed into ripe jammy fruit, blackberry, plum and cassis that transition nicely to some earthy aromas of sandalwood and minerals. The taste doesn't deviate much from the nose, as blackberry, cherry and currant wash over your palate, before easing into some vanilla and oak midpalate. The tannins are a bit tight, but offer a nice base for the long, dry finish with plenty of lingering fruit.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's a really nice everyday Cabernet, that is likely a great value under $20. This wine would pair naturally with a nice steak, but would also be at home with some hearty pasta or barbecue. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime center cut ribeye along with grilled leeks, steamed red potatoes and some asparagus with Hollandaise. Cheers!
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