Wine Enthusiast Review
Rated 93
EDITORS CHOICE
Well-built and deep in flavor, this full-bodied wine is a great value for a Napa Cab. Blended with 5% each of Petit Verdot and Malbec, plus 2% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it shows a calm strength and emerging complexity. The wine blankets deep, dark violet and blackcurrant flavors in fine-grained tannins that could use time to soften a bit. Best from 2026-2036.
Girard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
The 2021 Girard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies the richness and depth that Napa Cab lovers crave. Carefully crafted from select vineyards across Napa Valley, this wine strikes a perfect balance between power and elegance, showcasing the region's signature fruit-forward style and fine tannin structure.
Tasting Notes:
- Aroma: Ripe black cherry, plum, and cassis with hints of vanilla, clove, and toasted oak.
- Palate: Full-bodied with layered flavors of dark berries, cocoa, and baking spice, wrapped in smooth, velvety tannins.
- Finish: Long and lingering with notes of espresso and sweet tobacco.
Additional Information:
- ABV: 14.5%
- Varietal Composition: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
Food Pairing:
- Grilled New York strip steak
- Braised short ribs
- Truffle risotto or wild mushroom pasta
The 2021 Girard Napa Cabernet is a cellar-worthy wine that's equally at home on a weeknight dinner table or during a special celebration. Rich, approachable, and distinctly Napa—this is a Cabernet you'll want to revisit again and again.
