Lot 389 | 2021 California Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

  I've got another curveball for ya.  Lot 389 is a California-appellated Cabernet Sauvignon from the same Russian River Valley producer as the Lot 388 Mendocino County-appellated Pinot Noir. These folks have been sourcing in California for many decades and have a knack for finding the best value fruit out there. The winemaker is a total pro with vast experience throughout the state in high-end wine production. The Lodi Cabernet base component is a great wine in its own right. On top is blended 15% St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Alexander Valley Cabernet. Aged in 33% new French oak, she's got all the bells and whistles and the fantastic '21 vintage behind her. Like Lot 388 Mendo Pinot, Lot 389 California Cabernet Sauvignon is a sumptuous, vibrant, delicious wine that punches waaaay above its weight-class...another great pop 'n pour, Tuesday night, workhorse wine you just don't have think about. There is a little bit less of this than the Mendocino Pinot Noir and, because it's Cab