Expect blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, cocoa, and refined oak spice with full body and structured tannins. The 2011 Napa vintage was cool and challenging, producing more elegant, lower-alcohol wines than typical for Napa.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley / Oakville
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, oak-aged, collector-worthy
The producer
Groth Vineyards & Winery was founded in Oakville in 1982 by Dennis and Judy Groth. The estate gained landmark recognition when its 1985 Reserve Cabernet became the first California wine to receive a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker.
What critics say
The Groth Reserve has carried a reputation as a benchmark Oakville Cabernet ever since the 100-point 1985 vintage; subsequent Reserve releases have generally been well received.
Pairing
Filet mignon, herb-crusted rack of lamb, hard aged cheeses