Country: US / The Icon
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Mike Ditka / Napa Valley
Rich and flashy in blackberries, dark chocolate and cassis liqueur, this Cab feels fancy all the way through to the dry, spicy finish. The tannins kick in midway, giving it a scour of astringency that suggests the cellar. Yet it’s really too soft and one-dimensional for anything beyond 3–4 years before the fruit dies.