2016 Burgess 'Contadina' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon perhaps just missing the panache

perhaps just missing the panache that elevated the previous vintage

blackberry preserves

tightly wound black and red fruit layers

There is so much to like here

2016 Burgess 'Contadina' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon perhaps just missing the panacheSize 750mL AVA: Napa Valley From the Winery: VINEYARD SOURCE: Sorenson Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon Planted in the 1870s by Swiss Italian immigrants, our estate on Howell Mountain is south west facing with a 27% slope. The soils are comprised of densely compacted volcanic ash with large granitic stones. Haymaker Vineyard: Petit Verdot and Malbec Acquired by Burgess Cellar in 1987, Haymaker Vineyard sits on the opposite side of Howell Mountain facing