Fess Parker Addendum Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018 750ml

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

Notes from the Winemaker

As the largest percentage of this appellation blend, Clos du Val’s purity of fruit, ideal acidity and velvety tannins make for a well balanced foundation beautifully backed by Round Pond’s richness and characteristic Rutherford dust earthiness. Stagecoach Vineyard contributes added power and structure with its concentrated fruit, firm tannins and classic mountain Cabernet influence while Rutherford AVA rounds out the blend with further elegance, depth and complexity.

Reviews and Accolades

93 Points/Wine Spectator
Ripe and focused, with a core of raspberry, mulberry and black currant pâte de fruit notes that meld nicely with singed apple wood, dried anise and red tea nuances through the chaparral-tinged finish. Still a bit reserved in feel and progressing slowly -- hallmarks of the vintage. Best from 2024 through 2036.

93 Points/Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley showed brilliantly, with lots of cassis, tobacco, and cedary spice aromatics as well as medium to full-bodied richness. Made from 100% Cabernet aged 26 months in new oak, it's balanced and has wonderful freshness, no hard edges, and a great finish. It's going to keep for 15-20 years.

91 Points/Wine Enthusiast
This brawny wine offers a big structure of firm tannins and full body packed with deep blackberries and dark plums that fill it out well. It is lightly oaked, relying mostly on ripe fruit to power its expression.

90 Points/James Suckling
Aromas of blackberry, plum and oolong. Full-bodied with fine, gripping tannins. Red and black fruit mix on the palate with good intensity. Chewy finish. Best from 2022.