2021 Bella Oaks Vineyard, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)
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100AG99LP98RP98JD
Critic key
RP = Robert ParkerAG = Antonio GalloniJD = Jeb DunnuckLP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Rating
- AG100/LP99/RP98/JD98
- Producer
- Bella Oaks Vineyard
- Vintage
- 2021
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Country
- United States
- Format
- Bottle
- Volume
- 750mL
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
AG100 "The 2021 Proprietary Red Wine is exquisite. A wine of exceptional balance and class, it hits all the right notes. Specifically, the 2021 shows the finesse of the year, but it also possesses an extra kick of mid-palate resonance that sets it apart from so many other wines in this vintage and places it among the most elite wines of the year. A dollop (5%) of fruit from Ecotone rounds out the blend. Tasted two times. (Drink between 2028-2041)" AG for VM Dec 2023
LP99 "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon consists of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Its deep garnet-purple in color, requiring significant aeration to reveal restrained notes of black raspberries, fresh blackcurrants, and red currant jelly, with hints of iron ore, bay leaves, sandalwood, and lavender oil. Full-bodied, the palate features bold black and red fruits, supported by firm tannins and vibrant freshness, finishing long and spicy. It's very tightly wound and youthful at this stage and while it is likely to be holding back, I've scored it as it is today, expecting it to move up that final tick in years to come." LPB for TWP Jun 2025
RP98 "The final blend of the Bella Oaks 2021 Proprietary Red Wine ended up at 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. With a compelling nose of dusty earth, dried spices and mixed red and black cherries, this full-bodied wine boasts an elegant texture somewhere between silk and velvet with a gentle wash of silky tannins on the long, mouthwatering finish. To be released in Fall 2024." JC for TWA Apr 2024
JD98 "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon can perhaps be thought of as a mix of the 2018 and 2019 or a more concentrated 2018. Cassis, darker currants, graphite, crushed stone, and hints of violets all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a concentrated, deep, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and outstanding length. This tiny site in Rutherford has again delivered a world-class wine that I think will surpass the 2018, and probably merit a perfect rating at maturity. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and it will evolve for at least two decades. Bravo! (Drink between 2027-2047)" JD Dec 2023
LP99 "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon consists of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Its deep garnet-purple in color, requiring significant aeration to reveal restrained notes of black raspberries, fresh blackcurrants, and red currant jelly, with hints of iron ore, bay leaves, sandalwood, and lavender oil. Full-bodied, the palate features bold black and red fruits, supported by firm tannins and vibrant freshness, finishing long and spicy. It's very tightly wound and youthful at this stage and while it is likely to be holding back, I've scored it as it is today, expecting it to move up that final tick in years to come." LPB for TWP Jun 2025
RP98 "The final blend of the Bella Oaks 2021 Proprietary Red Wine ended up at 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. With a compelling nose of dusty earth, dried spices and mixed red and black cherries, this full-bodied wine boasts an elegant texture somewhere between silk and velvet with a gentle wash of silky tannins on the long, mouthwatering finish. To be released in Fall 2024." JC for TWA Apr 2024
JD98 "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon can perhaps be thought of as a mix of the 2018 and 2019 or a more concentrated 2018. Cassis, darker currants, graphite, crushed stone, and hints of violets all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a concentrated, deep, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and outstanding length. This tiny site in Rutherford has again delivered a world-class wine that I think will surpass the 2018, and probably merit a perfect rating at maturity. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and it will evolve for at least two decades. Bravo! (Drink between 2027-2047)" JD Dec 2023