The 2019 Sinegal Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, hailing from the North Coast region of California, is a noteworthy example of a premium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced by Sinegal, this wine exhibits the classic characteristics expected from this esteemed appellation. The wine is comprised of a blend dominated by 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with additional contributions from 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, and 3% Merlot. It has been aged for 20 months in 80% new French oak, which adds to its complexity and depth.
Jeb Dunnuck, in his review dated May 4, 2022, awarded this wine a score of 96, praising it for its "sensational bouquet of ripe red and black currant fruits as well as chocolate, smoked tobacco, spice box, dried flowers, and classy oak." Dunnuck highlighted the wine's youthfulness, balanced nature, and the "incredible purity of fruit." He also noted the "sweet, velvety tannins" and the wine's "great finish," describing it as a "sexy, seamless 2019 that can be enjoyed any time over the coming 20-25 years."
Similarly, Vinous' Antonio Galloni gave the 2019 Sinegal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon an impressive score of 98. In his review from January 1, 2022, Galloni described the wine as "heady" and "statuesque," capturing "all the pedigree of the vintage." He remarked on its "inky red cherry fruit, mocha, licorice, and spice" that "race across the palate," and praised its "exceptional balance and tons of class." Galloni also noted the producer's successful shift towards a "slightly less pushed style, with less overt oak signatures," which he believes has significantly enhanced the wine's overall quality.
With an alcohol content of 14.9%, this red wine is characterized by its rich, full-bodied structure and harmonious integration of tannins and oak. The 2019 Sinegal Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished wine that reflects both the expertise of its producer and the exceptional quality of the 2019 vintage in Napa Valley.