a savory wild mushroom Wellington
as we’ve seen over many vintages
cigar box and a lilt of star anise effuse from the glass
Unlike many Napa Valley vintages
Over a year in the making
2021 Jemma Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 6L VARIANT-40762085736633-UNIT-ML a savory wild mushroom WellingtonThe 2021 Jemma successfully captures the best of the vintage, which indeed was a warm California summer with plenty of heat and sunshine. The wine is bold, juicy, and intensely flavored with a silky, but structured texture. The color is black purple, as is the flavor profile, with the driving forces being notes of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate. Just below the surface, however, come the complexities brought by the Cabernet Franc: licorice,