Description
James Suckling Review
Rated 92
Warm spices, dark fruit and a broad, soothing texture make this wine enjoyable now. Fragrant vanilla, milk chocolate and black cherries on a full body, yet the mouthfeel is silky and sip-able. Drink now or hold.
Miner Family Emily’s Napa Cabernet 2021
A polished, expressive Napa Valley Cabernet honoring Emily Miner, crafted with fruit from top valley-floor vineyards.
The 2021 Emily’s delivers plush dark fruit, refined structure, and Miner’s signature balance—an elegant, modern Napa Cabernet built for both early enjoyment and short-term aging.
Key Details
- Producer: Miner Family Winery
- Region: Napa Valley, California
- Varietal: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
- Style: Polished, fruit-driven, structured
- ABV: 14.1%
- Vineyard Sources: Castlerock, Crossroads, Dalla Gasperina, Stagecoach and Vyborny
Tasting Notes
- Blackberry, cassis, and ripe plum
- Hints of mocha, cedar, and warm spice
- Supple tannins with balanced acidity
- Long, smooth finish with dark-chocolate undertones
Profile & Craft
- A tribute wine supporting the V Foundation for cancer research
- Aged in French oak for depth and refinement
- Classic Miner Family style: richness without heaviness
- Combines approachability with Napa Valley structure
Serving & Pairing
- Serve at 60-65°F
- Pairs with grilled steaks, braised short ribs, lamb, and aged cheeses
- Excellent dinner-party Cabernet with broad appeal
- Drink now through 2030
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