2019 Beherens Family Cabernet Sauvignon "Spare Me" Napa Valley
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95+ Points
Deeply ripe and well concentrated, the nose of this already attractively evolved Cabernet is a sweet-natured medley of blackberry, black raspberry, clove, cedar, baking spice, dark pipe tobacco, black tea leaf and licorice root scents. It is textbook Behrens Cab on the palate, where a wave of fruity richness uplifts luxurious flavors centered on dark cherry married to loads of pretty oak. This combination dominates the wine’s otherwise impressive tannin and mineral undercurrents through a very long, generous finish. Delicious already, although not yet at its peak, this was the only Behrens wine to survive the 2020 fires that destroyed most of this winery. A blend of 75% Cabernet, 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. 131 cases made.