Reviews
-James Suckling -
-James Suckling -
Technical Details
- a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec
- Chris Howell
- US
- California
- North Coast
- Napa Valley
- Cain Vineyard
- CCOF Certfied Organic
- French oak barriques
- Gentle destemming followed by native yeast fermentation separated by varietal with careful extraction techniques. Completed malolactic fermentation in barrel.
- 21 to 22 months
Cain Vineyard & Winery Red Blend Cain Five Spring Mountain District Napa Valley 2-Pack Magnum Vertical (14,15)
CCOF Certfied Organic
67% OFF RETAIL!
Cain Five is one of the Napa Valley's most distinctive and underappreciated fine wines, and its distance from conventional Napa style is what really sets it apart from the rest of the valley. The estate sits near the summit of Spring Mountain at around 2,000 feet elevation, and the thin volcanic soils, significant diurnal temperature swings, and lower yields unleash Cabernet and its blending partners in a form that would not be out of place in Pauillac or Saint-Julien. Earthy, aromatic, massively structured, and capable of decades-long aging, Cain Five is the anti-blockbuster Napa Cab, and its fans are ravenous.
This two-magnum vertical pairs the 2014 and 2015 vintages, both of which earned 96 point apiece from James Suckling. The 2014 was described as showing "aromas of sweet tobacco, chocolate and currants... full body, silky tannins and bright acidity," with excellent balance and structure. The 2015 brings "juicy yet subtle" fruit with walnuts, chocolate, and "creamy and polished tannins" that Suckling called "drinkable now, but even better to hold." In magnum format, both wines carry even more aging potential.
Two magnums, two great Napa vintages, one of California's most head-turning estates. For collectors who want Napa with even more evocative layers, and who have the patience to let them come even more alive with extra years in the bottle, this is the 2-pack you need. Free shipping on all orders... what a day!