I first connected with Red Cap Vineyards through Instagram
about a year ago and fell in love instantly, despite the fact that I had yet to
try even a single sip of their wine.
Maybe it was their adorable dog Roscoe who regularly appears on their Instagram feed, or the fact that everyone in their pictures is always smiling like they're drinking the best wine and having the best time. I had to get in on the fun!
Maybe it was their adorable dog Roscoe who regularly appears on their Instagram feed, or the fact that everyone in their pictures is always smiling like they're drinking the best wine and having the best time. I had to get in on the fun!
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| Red Cap Vineyards 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon |
This time we bought a bottle of the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon and took it on our lovely waterfront Memorial Day getaway.
This wine was just as fantastic as the 2010 Cab. We were on cloud nine the entire time we were drinking it. It's full bodied with notes of mocha and dark cherry with an smooth, silky finish. And as my husband said about the 2010 "you can taste the blades of grass." It's just so delicious!
The 2010 and 2011 are the best Cabs I've ever had, and trust me- I'm extremely picky. I wish I could compare the two side by side, but I can't because the 2010 has sold out-but the 2011 is excellent.
While not every bottle of wine from Napa is worth the price tag, this one definitely is and more and the vineyard is family-owned.
Red Cap doesn't currently distribute on the East Coast but you can order online. I also plan to lobby hard in true DC form for the the whole vineyard to relocate to Arlington so I can drink their Cabs all of the time.
Whenever we're finally able to make the trip out to California wine country, this Howell Mountain gem will be our first stop.
Next on my list is to try their Sauv Blanc, and hopefully a future interview with the vineyard owners (and Roscoe) that I will post here.
And a very special thank you to Red Cap's awesome marketing director Michael for helping facilitate the purchase!!
This wine was just as fantastic as the 2010 Cab. We were on cloud nine the entire time we were drinking it. It's full bodied with notes of mocha and dark cherry with an smooth, silky finish. And as my husband said about the 2010 "you can taste the blades of grass." It's just so delicious!
The 2010 and 2011 are the best Cabs I've ever had, and trust me- I'm extremely picky. I wish I could compare the two side by side, but I can't because the 2010 has sold out-but the 2011 is excellent.
While not every bottle of wine from Napa is worth the price tag, this one definitely is and more and the vineyard is family-owned.
Red Cap doesn't currently distribute on the East Coast but you can order online. I also plan to lobby hard in true DC form for the the whole vineyard to relocate to Arlington so I can drink their Cabs all of the time.
Whenever we're finally able to make the trip out to California wine country, this Howell Mountain gem will be our first stop.
Next on my list is to try their Sauv Blanc, and hopefully a future interview with the vineyard owners (and Roscoe) that I will post here.
And a very special thank you to Red Cap's awesome marketing director Michael for helping facilitate the purchase!!
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| Our view from the cottage of the sunset beginning to set. |
Cheers!
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