Jeb Dunnuck, 92 Points
Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
"Another brilliant value that readers will love, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Silencieux, is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, all of which spent 22 months in 50% new oak. This medium to full-bodied, round, balanced, mouth-filling beauty has lots of ripe black and blue fruits, some background spicy oak, velvety tannins, and a great finish."
Venge Says: "Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, the tannins are firm, upfront and balanced throughout, with all pockets of the mouth left yearning for another sip. Full-bodied and extracted with ripe black fruit, blueberries, charred caramel and a delightful hint of fresh herbs that concentrate into a lengthy finish. This wine is approachable now and cellar worthy in proper aging conditions."
About Venge Vineyards: Venge is a small, family-owned winery in Calistoga which began in 1992 in Oakville. Third-generation owner and Winemaker, Kirk Venge gravitated to winemaking at an early age and is now making wines in his own style with his vision for Venge wines, and his legacy in Napa Valley. Today, Kirk focuses on select vineyard sites that produce fruit worthy of the longtime Venge family name.