The Vice Napa 2024 "The House" Cabernet Sauvignon Batch #221

Tasting Notes

The Vice Napa Valley 2024 "The House" Cabernet Sauvignon (Batch #221) is a bold, multi-site red wine that exemplifies the rich and structured profile classic to Napa Valley. Crafted primarily from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sustainably sourced across premium sub-regions like St. Helena, Coombsville, and Oakville, this varietal expression is designed to over-deliver on complexity while remaining approachable for everyday occasions. On the nose, Batch #221 bursts with expressive, lush aromatics of ripe blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, and a sweet touch of toasted oak. The full-bodied palate carries a dense, layered core of opulent dark fruits wrapped in a seamless, velvety texture. Nuances of savory tobacco leaf, rich cacao, and subtle cedar frame the mid-palate, giving way to balanced acidity and a long, composed finish that beautifully unfurls with a bit of airtime. For food pairings, the robust structure and plush tannins of this Cabernet Sauvignon pair magnificently with rich, heavy dishes. It acts as a perfect counterpoint to grilled ribeye steak, roasted venison, or braised lamb shanks, where the wine's acidity cuts through the savory fats. For an unexpected culinary elevate, it can also be paired alongside decadent dark chocolate desserts or a sharp, artisanal cheese board.