Richard Bruno Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
What the critics think
Bronze Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Bronze Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
What the critics think
Bronze Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Bronze Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
About the wine
Opulent, world-class Napa Cabernet -- a bold Richard Bruno classic
- This classically rich Napa Cabernet is overflowing with luxurious layers of dark fruits, from black cherry to blueberry, with a backbone of decadent toasty oak and barrel-aged spice.
- When your funding opened the door to high-end grapes grown right in the heart of Napa, Richard pulled out all the stops to craft you the kind of elegant, powerhouse Cabernet you deserve.
- After blending in just a touch of Cabernet Franc to give your Cab a juicy jolt of additional power, structure and depth, RIchard treated the wine to generous barrel aging in lavish French oak barrels for a signature silky sheen you won’t be able to get enough of.
Best before
For aging, Richard says, "by all means buy one and try it out of the gate, but get 2 more for the cellar. It sort of breaks my heart when I read reviews from Angels that regret not having bought more. Think of my Napa Cabs as time capsules from which you can refer back to over the next 5 to 7 to 10 to 15 years or more."
Serving advice
This is a Cab that should be decanted or simply given time to breathe after opening at any age to allow the delicate flavors and aromas to evolve.
Food match
Richard's favorite pairings with this Cab are dry mushroom rubbed T-bone steaks grilled medium rare and served with rosemary couscous with steamed, haricot verts seasoned with sea salt.
Contains sulphites
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USA
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Big Red
14.9% ABV
750ml
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Richard Bruno
Years Angel-funded: 2013-2023
- Richard Bruno is exactly what we love in a winemaker– the quiet achiever behind the scenes at some of the world's most famous wine brands. He's made wine for Francis Ford Coppola and Don Sebastiani, the latter of which was named Winery of the Year TWICE under his watch.
- During his decades making wine for famous wineries and earning them 90+ scores, he has traveled all up and down California's coastal wine regions. His experience and familiarity with the terrain allow him to sniff out the best-bang-for-buck pretty much anywhere in the state.
- Launching one's wine brand is hard and expensive, so Richard is using Angel funding – and he's able to focus on winemaking, instead of selling wine.
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