🏰 The 2021 vintage in California was superb, with a dry, cold winter leading to an early bud and a dry, steady summer, resulting in exceptional quality fruit despite lighter crop yields. The 2021 Amici Cabernet Sauvignon Cimarossa is a gorgeous, expressive mountain wine from Howell Mountain, known for its classic mountain complexity. It boasts a deep ruby color and opaque appearance. The nose is immediately filled with notes of blueberry pie, fresh herbs, cocoa powder, dark cherry, blackberry, boysenberry, blackcurrant, and dark plum, with a layer of tobacco and hints of violets and dried sage. On the palate, it offers intense flavors of plum and dark chocolate, leading into sweet vanilla bean and licorice. Critics praise its full-bodied nature, plush texture, and incredibly polished yet massive tannins, which are well-balanced for a mountain Cabernet. It has a great mid-palate and a long, flavorful finish with an earthy quality. While drinkable now, it is better after 2028 and will see its 20th birthday in fine form. 【 Quintessential mountain Cabernet with polished tannins 】. 🍴 This bold and structured Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect match for rich red meat dishes. Think grilled rump steak, ribeye steak, or filet mignon stir-fry. It also pairs wonderfully with mature and hard cheeses like intense cheddar or aged Gruyère, and charcuterie boards featuring bolder cured meats like soppressata. For vegetarians, mushroom dishes like mushroom risotto are excellent. 🥂 Ideal for a celebratory dinner, a special occasion involving a gourmet meal, or a wine tasting focused on high-quality Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons. Its aging potential also makes it a great candidate for cellaring and enjoying at future milestones.