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“Clearly, winemaking talent runs in the Woodbridge family. Cameron Woodbridge is the brother of Hundred Acre’s infamous genius, Jayson Woodbridge.’ – Wine Advocate
Fans of Stormy Weather. Fans of Napa Cabernets that get you weak in the knees. Fans of ‘gobs of fruit,’ fans of ‘Drops of God.’ This one is for y’all!
If you like ‘em “full-bodied, rich and seductive,” but don’t like paying the ‘Napa tax’ that gets such cult Cabernet prices into the $200+ area, today is your winner chicken dinner on a golden platter.
It’s been a minute since we last offered this wildly popular wine. If you’re among the uninitiated, this is prime-time cult Napa with a showstopping value proposition right before your very eyes.
This comes from Cameron Woodbridge (brother of Jayson ‘Hundred Acre’ Woodbridge), who himself makes some kick-ass Cabernets. Now, being the brother of a superstar winemaker doesn’t automatically qualify you in any way, but as Wine Advocate notes, “his style is clearly his own, producing wines with compelling precision and poise and with just enough unbridled decadence to make you wonder.”
Cameron worked alongside Jayson and Philippe Melka, who consulted for Hundred Acre circa 2005. He honed his skills and broke out on his own to launch a series of similarly opulent, hedonistic, high-scoring Cabs under creative monikers such as Stormy Weather, Northern Gale, Wandering Star, Wolf’s Head…
IYKYK. It ticks all the boxes you like in a Napa Cab. Wolf’s Head, even though the press is always glowing, is not a wine you buy on scores. It isn’t just a drink; it’s a lifestyle upgrade. We’re talking a heavy-hitting profile stacked with ripe cassis, lush blackberries, and fig clafoutis. Throw in magnificent accents of cigar box, toasted cedar, and Luxardo cherries, and the mouthfeel of rich flourless chocolate cake.
The finish? Absolutely relentless. All it’s missing is that stomach-churning triple-digit price tag.
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93 Points – The Wine Independent “The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color. It bursts with powerful notions of crème de cassis, baked black plums, and chocolate mint with hints of dried Provence herbs and spice box. The full-bodied palate has compelling tension, with a slight chewiness to the tannins and great length. Drink 2023-2035.”
92 Points – Jeb Dunnuck “The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is another great value. All varietal and aged 30 months in 53% new barrels, it has pretty crème de cassis and black raspberry fruits that give way to more spice, graphite, and subtle vanilla bean with time in the glass. Medium-bodied on the palate, this seamless, elegant, perfumed 2019 is perfect for drinking any time over the coming decade. Drink 2023-2033.”
92 Points – Decanter “This Cabernet was aged for 30 months in 53% new French oak. Savoury deep forest notes leap from the glass, alongside black olive and dried fennel. The palate is mineral-driven, with graphite nuances underpinning waves of currant, cassis, and spiced plum fruit. Full-bodied, with chalky, powdery tannins carrying through the finish. Drink 2025-2032.”
What the Winery Says
2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Winemaker
- Cameron Woodbridge
- Varietal
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage
- 2019
- Alcohol
- 15.0%
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Aging
- 30 months
- Barrels:
- 53% new French oak
About the Winery
Wolf's Head