2019 Sire Houyi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 97 VN 96 WA 94 JS 91
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, May 2022

Straight-up incredible juice, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Houyi Vineyard is certainly up with the finest wines I’ve tasted from this vineyard. Beautifully pure currant and cassis-like fruits, notes of chocolate, graphite...
VN 96

Vinous, January 2022

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Houyi Vineyard is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. Blackberry jam, chocolate, cloves, leather and licorice build in an ample, full-throttle Cabernet that brilliantly captures the personality of...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2022

Sire's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Houyi Vineyard is much the same as the 2018, flavor-wise, but it's even bigger, richer and creamier in feel, lusher and more expansive on the palate. Notes of crushed stone and pencil...
JS 91

jamessuckling.com, November 2021

Ripe blackberries, cooked blueberries, dark chocolate, oyster shells and baking spices on the nose. Full-bodied with firm, plush tannins. Rich, flavorful and chewy. Drink after 2023.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
North Coast
Appellation
Napa
Vintage
2019
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
15.8%
Closure
Cork

The 2019 Sire Houyi Vineyard Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is a standout from the esteemed Napa region in California. Crafted entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this wine is known for its robust character and rich flavor profile, which is reflective of its origin on Pritchard Hill.

Jeb Dunnuck praises this bottle as "straight-up incredible juice," awarding it an impressive score of 97. He highlights its "beautifully pure currant and cassis-like fruits" and describes the wine's texture as full-bodied with "silky tannins." Another excellent review comes from Vinous, where Antonio Galloni calls the wine "a drop-dead gorgeous beauty," noting its potential for aging and development over time.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 94, describes it as "bigger, richer and creamier" compared to its predecessor, the 2018 vintage. The wine's complexity is further illuminated with notes of "crushed stone and pencil shavings" alongside cassis and black cherries. The review credits winemaker Julien Fayard for crafting this "massively endowed wine."

James Suckling provides a slightly more reserved score of 91, but still acknowledges the wine's rich profile, noting aromas of "ripe blackberries, cooked blueberries, dark chocolate, oyster shells, and baking spices." He describes it as "full-bodied with firm, plush tannins," suggesting it will be best enjoyed after 2023.

Overall, the 2019 Sire Houyi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is celebrated for its depth and luxurious texture, making it a prime choice for those who appreciate powerful, ripe wines. With its ability to age gracefully, this wine promises to deliver pleasure both now and for many years to come.