Calculated Risk 2015 Napa Valley Red

In Napa Valley, each harvest comes with its own level of risks and rewards. An excellent example is the 2015 vintage, which will be remembered for producing a myriad of high quality wines that were limited in volume due to lack of rain earlier in the year. As a result, the relatively small size of the harvest gave talented winemaker Dwight Bonewell more time to select the best barrel lots he used to craft this expressive new Bordeaux-style release from Calculated Risk. In contrast to the Cabernet Franc-dominated blend from the 2014 vintage; this stylish new gem is composed of 72% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc

94 POINTS - "With an alluring dark garnet hue, the wine features attractive aromas of ripe red fruits, wild berries, black fig and fresh sage are layered with subtle nuances of spice and toasted nuts. As the wine opens up in the glass, the gracious flavors of dark cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, raspberry coolie, white pepper and bittersweet chocolate are balanced with a smooth texture, silky tannins, bright acidity, and a rewarding finish that makes every sip count. Elegant, complex and drinkable when young, this is an outstanding wine that over-delivers for the price." - Chris Sawyer

Rich and tangy cheeses, risotto with wild mushrooms, Black Forest Ham, lamb sliders, grilled tri-tip, and savory stews.