F. Stephen Millier Black Label California Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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by Stephen Millier
About this rating
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Vintage
% Would Buy It Again
94% of 18
96% of 1,482
96% of 362
95% of 7,630
93% of 9,290
95% of 4,824
97% of 1,812
Your #1 winemaker's brought back your #1 Cab!
Stephen’s smooth, top-shelf Cab is loaded with seductive dark fruits, a touch of spice and velvety soft textures.
There’s a reason Stephen’s your most popular winemaker – he knows how to pick ‘em...literally. Harvesting premium grapes from the woodsy Sierra Foothills and sun-filled Lodi, he then aged your Cab in oak for supple textures and flavor.
Sip this Cab alongside some ribs dripping in BBQ sauce, a pasta salad and some fresh greens for full-on relaxation.
Aging advice
ready to be enjoyed now and know this wine ages nicely for several years because lately I've been serving my 2014 Black Label Cab to friends. It's been very nice, too, I might add.
Serving advice
It seems that when new this wine needs about 20-30 minutes to gather itself up and make a grand impression. I do have to admit that sometimes it is very difficult waiting that long.
Local food match
The last time we opened a bottle (my 2015), we served friends slow-grilled ribs, baked potato and a refreshing pasta salad. You guessed it, we were tailgating at a San Francisco Giants game.
