Well, it's the first Saturday of the new month, which makes this Cellar Saturday, that magical day when I raid the cellar for something at least a decade in the making. Tonight I've opened a bottle that hasn't been in the cellar very long, but still worthy, the 2016 Sodaro Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coombsville AVA of Napa Valley. Let's see how this wine is shaping up!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, just as you'd expect from a solid Napa Valley Cabernet. The nose presents luxurious aromas of leather, green grass, blackberry compote and prune amid undertones of anise and expresso. The first sip is a rush of tart cherry and black currant that easily gives way to some earthy peat and herbal notes of mint and sage midpalate. The tannins are well integrated for the cool, smooth dry finish that lingers like an old friend.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a very pleasant, classic Napa Valley Cabernet, with depth of character that matches its age. This wine would pair well with a range of hearty dishes, from steaks and chops to braised short ribs or rack of lamb. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a pan seared Angus ribeye, wild mushroom farro and steamed sugar snaps. Cheers!
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