Patria - Cabernet Sauvignon Monarch 2021 (750ml)

Dacnater 96 points

​"One of Anthony Biagi's most approachable wines from the 2021 vintage with generous aromatics of blackberry and black currant fruit with creme de cassis, violets, and a minty freshness accompanied by espresso bean notes. Full-bodied with a rich tapestry of fine-grained chocolaty tannins and loads of inky dark black fruits that carry through on the long finish marked by tilled earth, dried violets, sea salt, and dried wild herbs. All making for an abundance of nuance and complexity. Patria is a project collaboration between consultant winemaker Anthony (Tony) Biagi and importer Kimberly Jones, who first met through their work with Plumpjack Winery."

94-96 Points The Wine Independent
“I tasted a barrel sample of the 2021 Patria Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, and 5% Cabernet Franc. It is deep garnet-purple in color and waltzes out with open-knit notes of crème de cassis, blueberry compote, and chocolate box, plus touches of wild sage and dried roses. The full-bodied palate has a firm, serious texture of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to support the generous fruit, finishing long and pure.” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent

“Coming from a mix of terrific sites (Oakville Ranch, Georges III, Montagne) and blended with 13% Malbec and brought up in 75% new oak, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a beautifully layered, medium to full-bodied barrel sample revealing classic aromatics (cassis, gravelly earth, chocolate, and lead pencil), ripe, polished tannins, background oak, and a great finish. It will be a terrific wine and, I suspect, will drink nicely right out of the gate.” - Jeb Dunnuck