Ratings & Tasting Notes:
92 points The Wine Independent
Review Date: 12/2023
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with bombastic notes of plum preserves, warm cassis, and chocolate-covered cherries followed by hints of lavender and Indian spices. Big, concentrated, and full-on full-bodied, the palate is packed with black fruit preserves and chewy tannins, finishing long and spicy. (LPB)
91 points Wine Advocate
Review Date: 12/2023
Lewis’s 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is dark hued and seemingly impenetrable to light. Black cherries and plums mark the nose of this full-bodied wine. It’s rich, thick, even almost a touch oily, supple and super ripe yet not raisined and tinged with mocha and dark chocolate on the lingering, velvety finish. It’s a statement-making style that some will likely detest, while others will adore. (JC)
Cult Wines International Notes:
Lewis Cellars was founded in 1992 by Randy Lewis, a former professional Indy car driver, and his wife Debbie. Inspired by his time racing on the Formula 3 circuit in Europe—where he fell in love with local wines—Randy transitioned from the high-speed world of the Indianapolis 500 to the meticulous craft of Napa Valley winemaking. The winery quickly gained a reputation for a “pedal-to-the-metal” style, characterized by bold, opulent, and fruit-forward profiles that earned significant critical acclaim, including Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year” in 2016. Though the winery was acquired by The Wonderful Company in 2021, the Lewis family remains at the helm of leadership, ensuring that the brand’s signature power and artisanal, hands-on approach continue to define every bottle.
The 2021 vintage in Napa Valley is widely regarded as a modern classic, marked by a return to exceptional quality following the challenges of the previous year. A second consecutive year of drought led to significantly lower yields and small, thick-skinned berries, which translated into profound concentration and color in the cellar. The growing season was mercifully steady, with a mild spring and a summer devoid of the extreme heat spikes seen in 2022. This allowed the Cabernet Sauvignon fruit to reach optimal phenolic ripeness with a balance of vibrant acidity and structural depth.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.
Condition:
Outstanding condition.
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