Expect concentrated black currant, dark cherry, cedar, cocoa, and refined oak spice with full body and structured tannins. The 2013 Napa vintage was excellent — concentrated, balanced, and age-worthy.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley / Oakville
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, oak-aged, age-worthy
The producer
Groth Reserve is the estate's flagship Cabernet, originating with the legendary 1985 vintage that earned a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker — the first 100-point score for any California wine.
What critics say
Groth Reserve has carried a benchmark reputation for Oakville Cabernet ever since the 100-point 1985, with subsequent vintages consistently receiving strong reviews.
Pairing
Filet mignon, herb-crusted rack of lamb, hard aged cheeses