The Napa Cabs You Should Try if You Don’t Like Big, Jammy Wines

In their heyday, Napa Cabs were nothing like today’s stereotypical version. The flower-power vibe of the 1970s was apparent in the rough-around-the-edges, lively, vegetal, and experimental Cabs of that period. Then came the critic Robert Parker and the development of winemaking technology — two forces that influenced winemakers and consumers alike to acquire a taste for bold, high-alcohol, jammy expressions. In turn, the term “Napa Cab” has become almost entirely synonymous with these teeth-kicking reds. Some current winemakers in the region, however, are reverting to the very style that earned Napa Cabs their initial fame. The article The Napa Cabs You Should Try if You Don’t Like Big, Jammy Wines appeared first on VinePair.