This 2016 release from Napa’s Black Stallion Estate Winery is an iconic expression of Napa cabernet, enduringly fruit-forward, exuding heavy notes of currants and dark chocolate amidst a slurry of mixed spices. Lush to the point of opulence, it leans heavily on the fruit, with notes of blueberry and blackberry — all chocolate-coated — lingering on the finish. Fully expected, but a solid value.

A- / $24 / blackstallionwinery.com

2016 Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

$24

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Rating

9.0/10

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