2019 Obsidian Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Obsidian Ridge
Region: Red Hills, Lake County, CA
Country: USA
Grapes: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 1% Petite Sirah, 1% Syrah
Vintage: 2019
ABV: 14%
Vivino: 4.2
Drink By: 2028
Occasional Wine Note: This was one of the wines we tried as part of our California Wine Appellation Specialist certification. We were blown away by the value of this wine. This is a big cab in the $30 range that stands up well against many cabs from neighboring Napa Valley that are 2 or 3x the price. Chewy tannin, lots of cherry, gunpowder, and a few floral notes. If you want a strong cab that doesn't break the bank, this one fits the bill brilliantly.
Wine Enthusiast
Critic Score: 93
Significantly tannic but also flavorful enough to pull it off, this full-bodied wine is a good candidate for further aging. It brims with black currant, graphite and black cherry flavors that are vivid but not overblown, achieving good balance and complexity. Aged for 18 months in 40% new Hungarian oak barrels, it should be best from 2026
Wilfred Wong
Critic Score: 93
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon brings excellent attention to the somewhat under-the-radar Red Hills. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of black fruit, dried spices, and oak. Enjoy it with grilled beef. (Tasted: September 29, 2021, San Francisco, CA)