Lot 399 | 2019 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Lot 399
2019 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Like Howell Mountain Cabernet? Here is a delicious approximation for a fraction of the price...big, ripe, muscular Cabernet Sauvignon grown from the valley floor to over 2000+ foot elevations throughout the Dry Creek appellation. Lot 399 is a wine that combines super high-quality, approachability, and incredible value, all-in-one. First-run, 80% Dry Creek Valley and 20% Alexander Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 28-months in French oak with about 35% new wood.

Opaque in the glass, a shade off of inky, the bouquet is redolent with creme de cassis, chocolate covered cherry, tobacco, hints of leather, white raisin and barrel toast. Plush with chewy chocolate truffle-covered tannins, ripe, spicy cherry, blackberry preserves and a little red dust minerality that speckles rich, velvety tannins in a lush, resplendent finish of ripe raspberry framed with chocolatey oak.

Overall rating: 4.8235292 / 5 from 17 reviews.

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Great Value

"Ready to go. Smooth, no heat, nice flavor, balanced and creamy weight. Easy all day drinker. Great value."

— Jim A. (5/5)

Very flavorful

"Almost done with our second case of 399--this wine is terrific--first sip can be a bit spicy, but mellows out beautifully quickly. One of our best buys here--well done Cam"

— Robert S. (5/5)

Opens nicely within a few months

"I had this bottle initially after it arrived and it just gets better as the months go on!"

— Megan R. (5/5)

A bit hot on the palate right now

"After a 4 hour decant, this was really good. Methinks it will be even better next year."

— Michael S. (3/5)

Ordered a second case--we love it

"Very flavorful, terrific value--needs to set for awhile upon opening--very peppery at first but dissipates quickly--then it shines"

— Robert S. (5/5)

Another Great California Cab at a Great Price!

"Consistent high quality wine at bargain prices keep us coming back."

— Kurt G. (5/5)

Yum city!

"Definitely picking up the chocolate truffle in this wine! A touch hot with the high alcohol content, but so very balanced. Will buy again!"

— John D. (5/5)

Very nice nose, but a

"Very nice nose, but a bit heavy and hot on the palate"

— Feras C. (5/5)

Delicious

"There is something about these Dry Creek Valley wines that make them unique, to me at least. This one is a real winner, at a great price to boot."

— Rich J. (5/5)

Excellent Value

"Really good QPR here. Fruit forward with raspberry notes and ready to drink now."

— Ross H. (5/5)

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