When most wine lovers think of a Napa Valley Cab that is aged exclusively in 100% American Oak barrels, they think of Silver Oak at over $100 per bottle. I’m here to tell you about one of the best kept secrets in Napa Valley.
Honig | Silver Oak | |
100% Napa Valley Fruit | X | X |
100% American Oak | X | X |
Price | $39 | $100+ |
2012 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Wine Spectrum Rated 93+: Plenty of ripe, wild berry and plum aromas and flavors, framed by vanilla, spice, and toasty oak. Lush mid-palate tannins flow into a lengthy finish accented by bright fruit. Aged for 18 months in 35% new American oak. Drink now through 2024. 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc.
Honig only makes two kinds of wine: Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon – and they do it right! In business since 1964, Honig is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Napa Valley. Read more about Honig…
Other Honig Wines Currently Available
– 13′ Honig Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley: $17/b (WSI 93)
– 12′ Honig ‘Reserve’ Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford: $28/b (WSI 94)
– 10′ Honig ‘Bartolucci Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley: $85/b (WSI 95)
– 12′ Honig ‘Late Harvest’ Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford: $65/375ml (WSI 94+)