2016 Bryant Family DB4 Cabernet Sauvignon
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This is a solid red with currants and tobacco and hints of cedar and dried herbs. Some green olives. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows focus and tension. Needs two or three years to lightly soften. Drink after 2021.
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The 2016 DB4 checks in as a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, sourced all from the Madrona, Lucia, and Thorevilos vineyards. It’s a beautiful, seamless wine that offers lots of blackcurrants, licorice, and roasted herb aromatics, medium to full body, fine tannins, and terrific overall balance. This beauty just glides over the palate and is already a joy to drink, yet it’s capable of lasting for 15 years or more.
The 2016 DB 4 is a gorgeous entry-level offering from Bryant. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, espresso and licorice all flesh out in a radiant, wonderfully inviting wine that will be ready to deliver serious pleasure pretty much upon release. Soft curves and generous, plush fruit add to the wine's considerable appeal. What a gorgeous wine this is.
The 2016 Proprietary Red DB4 is composed of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, sourced from three David Abreu properties: Madrona, Thorevilos and Lucia Howell Mountain. In recent years, some of the Bryant estate fruit has been incorporated. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with lovely spice cake and plums notions over a cassis and red rose core with hints of pencil lead and cedar chest. The palate is full, rich, opulent and spicy with lovely plush tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long. Very polished!
About the producer
Founded by Don Bryant in 1986, Bryant Estate is built around a 13-acre vineyard rising from 900 to 1,200 feet on Pritchard Hill. Now led by Bettina Bryant, its acclaimed Bryant Family Vineyard is regarded as one of Napa Valley’s benchmark Cabernet Sauvignons.