Raymond Reserve Selection Cabernet 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Raymond
Label Name:
 
Reserve Selection Cabernet
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Petite Sirah, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 92; Wine Spectator 92 (best 2025–2036); Decanter 91; International Women’s Winemaker Challenge 91; Sommelier Challenge IWSC 91

Tasting Note
Opulent Napa Cabernet with blackcurrant, raspberry, dark chocolate, baking spice and espresso; full-bodied, plush tannins and a long, supple finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, Cantonese roasted duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, optically sorted; extended maceration (~43 days); aged ~19 months in French oak (≈37% new); bottled unfiltered (Aug 23, 2023).

Vineyard Info
Raymond Vineyards, founded 1970 in Napa Valley; Reserve Selection honors the estate’s heritage of balanced, powerful wines.