Well it's the first Saturday of a new month, which means it's Cellar Saturday! This is the magical day when I raid the cellar for something that's at least a decade in the making. Tonight, I've opened a bottle of 2015 Cobblestone Atlas Peak Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon that I purchased from Wines Till Sold Our in 2023. Even though it's only been in my cellar for about a year and a half, I am hoping this warm vintage Napa Cabernet has withstood the test of time. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, not as heavy and brooding as you might expect from a big Napa Cabernet. The nose presents aromas of blackberry and currant, intermingled with earthy leather and cedar with undertones of anise and white pepper spice. The first sip is a strange rush of currant, and sweet tarts, that ease into some notes of blackberry, earthy tar and cedar midpalate. The tannins are well structured and still provide a good backbone for the long, smooth, dry finish with a bit of acidity at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a solid example of a nice Napa Cabernet, that was also a descent value at just $27. This wine would pair well with variety of hearty dishes, from steaks and chops to braised lamb shank or beef stew. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a rare, pan seared New York strip over sautéed onions and mushrooms, with oven roasted broccoli rabe and a baked potato. Cheers!
