Amici Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 6% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot, & 3% Cab Franc, aged 18 months in 70% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits. Palate shows blueberries & blackberries with vanilla spice. Warming tannins, toasty oak, cacao & leather on the long finish. Nice one, but pricy at $50. A Better price point should be $30-$35. Tasting Sample.

A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 6% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot, & 3% Cab Franc, aged 18 months in 70% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits. Palate shows blueberries & blackberries with vanilla spice. Warming tannins, toasty oak, cacao & leather on the long finish. Nice one, but pricy at $50. A Better price point should be $30-$35. Tasting Sample.

8.5

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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is fabulous. Rich, plummy and forward, the Amici Napa Valley Cabernet makes a terrific introduction to the vintage. Even better, it is incredibly fairly priced. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are kicked up in this fleshy, open-knit Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink it over the next decade. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021)

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is fabulous. Rich, plummy and forward, the Amici Napa Valley Cabernet makes a terrific introduction to the vintage. Even better, it is incredibly fairly priced. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are kicked up in this fleshy, open-knit Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink it over the next decade. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021)

9.2

Paul K

Amici does a great job with this white label. Good nose of blackberry / vanilla, a little round on the mouthfeel but the fruit - plum / cherry / licorice give good dimension.

Amici does a great job with this white label. Good nose of blackberry / vanilla, a little round on the mouthfeel but the fruit - plum / cherry / licorice give good dimension.

9.1

Lee Johnson

Laura likes it too

Laura likes it too

9.1

Pat Carroll

Blueberry

Blueberry

9.6

Adam Baker

Good Napa can but maybe too young. Fruit forward and bright. Great pairing with the short ribs. Would like to try a 7 year old version.

Good Napa can but maybe too young. Fruit forward and bright. Great pairing with the short ribs. Would like to try a 7 year old version.

8.8

K J

Fruity. Dark. Spicy. Licorice

Fruity. Dark. Spicy. Licorice

9.1

Sarah Beth

Still perfect

Still perfect

10

Steve Sánchez

Big bold wine. Gave this a 90 minute decant. BBQ smoke and mesquite up front on the nose. Oaky toasty notes, leather and vanilla. Great buy. 14.5%

Big bold wine. Gave this a 90 minute decant. BBQ smoke and mesquite up front on the nose. Oaky toasty notes, leather and vanilla. Great buy. 14.5%

9.2

M S

Smoky, light

Smoky, light

9.8

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  • 43380 US Hwy 19 N
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

  • Hours:
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