Expect ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry, vanilla, mocha, and oak spice with full body and polished, ripe tannins. The 2016 Napa vintage was excellent; 2019 was also excellent.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, polished, modern, oak-aged
The producer
Bella Union is a Napa Cabernet brand from the Far Niente / Nickel & Nickel team, launched in 2014. It's positioned as a more accessibly priced expression of the team's polished house style.
What critics say
Bella Union has received consistently strong reviews as a well-priced premium Napa Cab.
Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, beef short rib