| Brand | Patria |
| Appellation | Napa Valley, California |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Oak Treatment | French oak |
| Aging | 19 months |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc |
Product details
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch might be the best Napa Valley Cabernet out there under $100. Based on 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, it offers a full-bodied, round, sexy style that can be difficult to find in a vintage like 2017. Deep purple-hued, with lots of blue fruits, candied orange, and violet notes, it builds beautifully on the palate, showing ripe, polished tannins, no hard edges, and a balanced, seamless mouthfeel. Count me impressed with this Cabernet, which comes close to rivaling the 2016. Drink bottles any time over the coming 15-20 years.
