($90):  Though Coeur de Vigne might suggest highly selected grapes and an over-extracted precious wine, this one is not.  Though more immediately appealing — slightly softer and rounder — than their Estate Bottling (previously reviewed), it displays the classic savory-ripe dark fruit mixture for which top Napa Valley Cabernet is known.  Its finesse and elegance make it ideal for current consumption with a grilled steak or, for vegetarians, grilled Portobello mushrooms.
90 Michael Apstein Mar 2, 2021