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8.3
$140

Cain Five 2016

Producer: Cain Vineyard & Winery
Region: Napa Valley, USA
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet FrancPetit VerdotMalbec

Vintage

2016

Critic Score

8.3/10

Vivino

4.5/5

Flavor Profile

CedarGraphiteBlackcurrantDark PlumHerbsLeather

Reviews (1)

8.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Napa's five-grape symphony hits perfect harmony in this stellar vintage.

Walnuts and dark chocolate greet the nose. Blackcurrant and plum flood the palate with graphite minerality threading through. Cedar and herbs add complexity while leather notes emerge mid-palate. Satin texture delivers juice without excess. Tannins firm but polished. Finish lingers with spice and mineral precision. Peak drinking 2024-2035. This vintage finds perfect equilibrium between mountain intensity and valley elegance.

toasted walnutsdark chocolategraphite mineralityblackcurrant concentratecedar shavingsdried herbs

🍷 You want Napa power without the bombast - perfect for collectors seeking finesse over force.

Pairs with: herb-crusted rack of lamb, grilled portobello with truffle oil, aged ribeye with rosemary, dark chocolate tart

About the Producer

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Estate winery on Spring Mountain in Napa Valley, known for Cain Five, a Bordeaux-style blend of the five classic varieties.

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About the Region

Napa Valley, USA

California's premier wine region, famous for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.

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