2021 Meyer Family Spitfire Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley

WE94 Aromas of chocolate mints, pipe tobacco and blackberries are followed by ripe and delicious black cherries, blueberries and cocoa in this not-too-heavy but broad-textured and tannic wine. Tempting to drink soon for its complexity and ripeness, but best from 2026.
Estate Notes: Cassis, blackberry, and red-black currant all work in ripe combination across the juicy palate, with secondary notes of cooking spice, eucalyptus, and a hint of licorice. Two years in American oak have added a complex spice box of flavors, showing cardamom and cinnamon layered in a framework of integrated oak tannins. This vineyard site continually produces wines of great polish and drinkability, making them a joy to open while still young. As always, Spitfire is made for your next steak! 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 22 months in 60% new American Oak and 40% neutral oak. 551 cases produced.
2021 was the second dry winter we experienced in a row. Under these circumstances, the vines started with only about half the normal water in the soil when they began growing in April. As expected, it was an early-ripening season, with a very small crop. The saving grace was a long cool summer which produced mature flavors at moderate alcohols. A limited vintage but one that makes a large impact on the palate.