2020 Bacio Divino 'Artful Red Wine' Napa Valley
On the nose, the wine boasts aromatic hints of dried herbs, cigar box, and plum. On the palate, indulgent notes of black currant and lush blue fruit burst forth. The sumptuous mouthfeel and a robust mid-palate culminate in a prolonged finish with firm mountain tannins. With time, the tannins will mellow, and tertiary flavors such as graphite, mineral character, and licorice will take center stage.
Claus Janzen is a man who knows Cabernet. Having worked for and with some very prominent Napa properties over the years, he understands the rhythms of the vineyard and what it takes to make great stuff. He's also an innovator in the cellar, having successfully spearheaded wines like Bacio Divino, where non-traditional combinations have enjoyed considerable critical praise. Robert Parker commented that "the strength of his portfolio remains his innovative blends." Working with Nils Venge, the first American winemaker to ever receive a "100-point" rating, and Nils' talented son Kirk, Claus continues to expand his offerings, including a very limited batch of single-vineyard, single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignons from a few very select vineyards. We expect his string of success to continue well into the future.