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8.0
$135

Cain Five 2018

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

Vintage

2018

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.4/5

Flavor Profile

CedarGraphiteBlackcurrantDark PlumHerbsLeather

Reviews (1)

8.0
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Mountain Cabernet blend hits sweet spot between structure and elegance.

Pencil shavings jump from glass. Dark plum, leather follow. Cedar threads through core of blackcurrant fruit. Graphite minerality speaks to hillside terroir. Fine-grained tannins coat palate without weight. Fresh acidity drives long finish. Herbs linger - bay leaf, dried thyme. Will develop beautifully over decade. Classic Napa mountain expression at its finest.

pencil shavingsdark plumcedargraphiteleatherbay leaf

🍷 You want serious Napa Cab that thinks before it flexes.

Pairs with: grilled lamb chops, aged ribeye, mushroom risotto, hard aged cheeses

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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