The Data

Country   USA

Appellation   California

Varietal   Cabernet Sauvignon

Retail Price   $30

ABV   14.5%

Score   4 Stars/91 points

In the Glass

Brilliant, deep violet color.

The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of plum, slate, and oak.

The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, cocoa, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, chewy tannins.

Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety and supple texture.

Cool Factor

What's not cool about a beautifully made Napa Cabernet that also includes 14% of the fruit from neighboring Sonoma County and a splash of Petite Sirah!

Value Grade

Selling at $30 retail and much more on premise this nicely made Cabernet Sauvignon straddles the middle premium price zone. We find it to be a good value.

Analysis

The fruit for this charming and approachable Cabernet hails from both Napa County (86%) and Sonoma County (14%). The wine is fermented in stainless steel and then aged in French oak barrels (20% new) for a period of 20 months. This wines name, Whisper Sister, and label celebrates Bertha Beringer whose ingenuity helped the property survive Prohibition even as most California wineries were forced to close. By the time Prohibition was repealed in 1933, 95% of California wineries had been forced to close but Beringer managed to survive.

How to Enjoy

All you need is a glass but this silky and fruity Cab pairs beautifully with beef kebobs, burgers, and dishes with tomato sauces.