Amici Cellars
Oakville Ranch Red Blend
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Amici Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Ranch – 2016
Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California 🇺🇸
Overview
A limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by Tony Biagi (Winemaker of the Year, 2020), sourced from the iconic Oakville Ranch. This special collaboration highlights one of Napa Valley’s most revered hillside sites, known for power, elevation, and depth. A serious, terroir-driven Napa Cab with precision and restraint.
Aromas & Flavors
Layered and compelling from the start: blackcurrant, dark cherry, graphite, crushed violets, cedar, and subtle baking spice. As the wine opens, notes of cassis liqueur, cocoa powder, and savory herbs emerge, adding complexity and dimension.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet beautifully balanced. Structured tannins with a polished, velvety texture. After ~60 minutes of decanting, the wine gains lift and cohesion, climbing steadily in aromatic intensity and textural finesse. Long, refined finish with remarkable persistence.
Food Pairings
Ideal with dry-aged ribeye, lamb rack, grilled prime cuts, or mushroom-forward dishes. Also excellent with aged hard cheeses.
Verdict
A standout Oakville Cabernet that showcases both site and craftsmanship. Powerful yet controlled, expressive without excess. This is Napa Cab done with intention, built to impress now with air and to reward further cellaring.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine truly comes alive with time in the decanter. After an hour, it shifts gears, elevated aromatics, deeper layers, and seamless structure. A benchmark example of Oakville Ranch fruit interpreted through a refined, boutique lens.
Did You Know?
Amici Cellars began as a passion project, amici meaning “friends” in Italian, focused on making small-lot wines from Napa and Sonoma’s most prestigious vineyards. That philosophy still defines the winery today, with each bottling designed to spotlight a specific, highly acclaimed terroir.
Amici Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Ranch – 2016
Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California 🇺🇸
Overview
A limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by Tony Biagi (Winemaker of the Year, 2020), sourced from the iconic Oakville Ranch. This special collaboration highlights one of Napa Valley’s most revered hillside sites, known for power, elevation, and depth. A serious, terroir-driven Napa Cab with precision and restraint.
Aromas & Flavors
Layered and compelling from the start: blackcurrant, dark cherry, graphite, crushed violets, cedar, and subtle baking spice. As the wine opens, notes of cassis liqueur, cocoa powder, and savory herbs emerge, adding complexity and dimension.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet beautifully balanced. Structured tannins with a polished, velvety texture. After ~60 minutes of decanting, the wine gains lift and cohesion, climbing steadily in aromatic intensity and textural finesse. Long, refined finish with remarkable persistence.
Food Pairings
Ideal with dry-aged ribeye, lamb rack, grilled prime cuts, or mushroom-forward dishes. Also excellent with aged hard cheeses.
Verdict
A standout Oakville Cabernet that showcases both site and craftsmanship. Powerful yet controlled, expressive without excess. This is Napa Cab done with intention, built to impress now with air and to reward further cellaring.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine truly comes alive with time in the decanter. After an hour, it shifts gears, elevated aromatics, deeper layers, and seamless structure. A benchmark example of Oakville Ranch fruit interpreted through a refined, boutique lens.
Did You Know?
Amici Cellars began as a passion project, amici meaning “friends” in Italian, focused on making small-lot wines from Napa and Sonoma’s most prestigious vineyards. That philosophy still defines the winery today, with each bottling designed to spotlight a specific, highly acclaimed terroir.