2021 Auctioneer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

2021 Auctioneer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

The Auctioneer Cabernet Sauvignon from Broadbent Selections is a thoughtful tribute to Michael Broadbent, the influential British wine critic who helped shape the modern fine wine auction. Crafted from Napa Valley fruit blended mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon with a small addition of Petit Verdot, this wine captures the region’s balance of power and elegance while honoring Broadbent’s storied career.

Winemaking details illuminate its approach: the wine matures in French oak, largely once-used rather than new, for around eighteen months to build structure without burying the fruit’s core. The result is a wine that showcases Napa’s fruit-forward character with nuanced oak support.

Tasting profile

• Appearance: Pours a dark ruby core with a lighter rim.
• Aroma: Opens with ripe black fruit, cedar, coffee, clove, and violets, elevated by a savory edge of black olive and bay leaf.
• Palate: Full-bodied and fruit-forward, with a harmonious balance of fresh and ripe black fruit flavors, poised tannins, and bright acidity guiding a long, spice-driven finish.

Wine details

• Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petit Verdot
• Oak regime: French oak, largely once-used, for approximately 18 months
• Source: Across Napa Valley, leveraging diverse vineyard profiles

Food pairing and occasions

• This wine pairs particularly well with smoky meats such as smoked brisket, where the savory notes and spice-driven finish complement char and fat.
• For a contrast dessert course, a bittersweet chocolate dessert highlights the wine’s structure and fruit depth.