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2018 Buehler Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #1541435 93 points Vinous

Outer quote mark The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific introduction to this range from Buehler. Bright and punchy, the 2018 is so expressive, even in the early going. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, new leather and mint all race out of the glass as this beautifully delineated, mid-weight Cabernet shows off its inviting personality. I loved it. (AG) Inner quote mark (1/2021)

92 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark A rich, thick red with blackberry and blueberry aromas. Full-bodied with round tannins and a delicious finish. Fleshy cabernet. Drink after 2022. Inner quote mark (12/2020)

90 points Wine & Spirits

Outer quote mark This cabernet’s ripe blueberry and black-currant scent is distinctly Napa Valley. It fills out with dark plums in the middle, clean and juicy but for the warm edge of smoke, a little rustic, a little elegant. Inner quote mark (10/2021)

90 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Good focused red currant and bitter cherry fruit flavors are laced with savory and cedar notes, ending with a light mineral tang. Judicious toast lets it play out nicely. (JM) Inner quote mark (8/2021)

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2018 Buehler Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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By: Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 7/12/2021 | Send Email

As you know we're huge fans of Buehler here at K&L. Their wines deliver, time and time again. These are beautifully made wines at fantastic price points. The 2018 Napa Cab is a lush, rich, easy drinking Cabernet with juicy blackcurrant fruit, loganberry, smoky cedar, dried herbs and cocoa dust. Medium to full bodied with great purity and balance. Perfectly proportioned, drinking well out of the gate but with 10 years of potential in the cellar. Exceptional value for money. It's easy to see why this is one of our best selling Napa Cabs year after year, and the 2018 release is absolutely delicious.

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.

Alcohol Content (%):

14.1