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Meyer Family Cellars 2016 'Spitfire' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Meyer Family Cellars 2016 'Spitfire' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

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Mission Codename Fire in the hole

Uh-oh, dear Operatives, shocked to see all that Janzen Cloudy’s vaporized before noon!

But fear not, we bring you More Meyer Spitfire to quench the perpetual Napa Cabernet thirst…

We are fully torqued and ready to run through a wall over here! Meyer Family returns with a screaming good Oakville offering! For the uninitiated, Meyer Family is a super cool, in-the-know winery, and you might recognize Justin Meyer as co-founder of SILVER OAK. After Justin’s passing in 2002 the family set their sights on revisiting Oakville Cabernet and purchased the original Bonny’s Vineyard in Oakville and nearby Spitfire vineyard as well. These wines, and in particular the Spitfire, harken back to those early Silver Oak vintages - lush and structured, highly ageable, with slightly lower alcohol than most Napa Cab.

To say this Cabernet is enjoyable is like saying the aft deck of a 135’ Sunseeker yacht in Saint-Tropez is a nice place to enjoy your quarantine. It’s sublime. The wine itself showcases pure, unadulterated fruit - blackberry, red cherry, plum, along with sweet caramel and vanilla oak undertones (Spitfire spends two years in American oak), a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. Nothing overpowering or syrupy - think baby Silver Oak - just a pure, flat out delicious California Cabernet that stands right up to MUCH pricier Oakville Cabs - a prime definition of QPR.

Really, an absolute no brainer if you love big gun Cabernet. BUT a word of caution - there’s a near 100% chance this sells out, so please treat yourself and grab some!

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Meyer Family Cellars 2016 'Spitfire' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Label
Look

Deep ruby with an inky core and a lowing rim

Smell

Pure, unadulterated fruit - blackberry, red cherry, plum, along with sweet caramel and vanilla oak undertones

Taste

A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, nothing overpowering or syrupy, flat out delicious

Finish

Silky, bold tannins and a massive dash of black and red berries wrapped in spices

Pairing

Go ribs, or pulled pork sandwiches, sipped and savored al fresco with loved ones

What the Winery Says 2016 'Spitfire' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Meyer Family Cellars
Meyer Family Cellars
Winemakers
Matt & Karen Meyer
Varietal
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Vintage
2016
Appellation
Oakville, Napa Valley
Vineyard
Bonny’s Vineyard
Alcohol
13.8%
Total acidity
6.1 g/L
pH
3.65
Harvest dates
September 18 - October 10, 2016
Bottling date
August 13, 2018
Aging
22 months
Barrels
50% new American oak

About the Winery Meyer Family Cellars

Meyer Family Cellars Winemaker Matt & Karen Meyer
Meyer Family Cellars Winemaker Matt & Karen Meyer
Meyer Family Cellars 2016 'Spitfire' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Bottle
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