Cenay 1999 Blue Tooth Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)

Country: US / Blue Tooth Vineyard
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Cenay / Napa Valley

This immensely likeable wine, from the Oak Knoll section of the valley, avoids the overly fat, soft fruit of warmer areas, while preserving vital acidity. There’s plenty of cassis fruit, and 50% new oak, but it’s wonderfully balanced, with a modest 13.5% alcohol. You might easily mistake it for a fine St.-Julien, it’s that good.