Michel Rolland Cabernet Sauvignon MR Napa Valley 2016

“Best wine ever from here.” - JS. “There is an effortless grace to the 2016.” - Vinous. “...thrillingly textured, opulent and hedonistic…” - JD

No small praise. Our price today will have you cheering, too! Huge scores, rockstar winemaker, world-class Napa Valley vintage, and for certain the finest yet from the legendary man himself! Vineyard sources, you ask? BECKSTOFFER TO KALON, BECKSTOFFER MISSOURI HOPPER, BECKSTOFFER DR. CRANE, AND STAGECOACH. Arguably the top vineyard sites in all of Napa make up this rockstar Napa Cab.

Made by the legendary Michel Rolland, the master winemaker, blender extraordinaire and enologist from Bordeaux. Michel, of course, is a "super-consultant" who has contributed to so many legendary wines -- Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Sloan, Pavie, Smith Haut Lafitte, Ausone, Angelus, Pontet-Canet and dozens more major collectibles. Talk about pedigree!! Also worth mentioning, these wines are made at Alpha Omega and production is overseen by one of the most talented vintners we know, Jean Hoefliger, one of Michel's protégés.

A true blockbuster for the cellar and a terrific buy anyway you slice it. First come, first served!

PAIRING IDEAS: This is so lush and complex -- we’ll have to go with an old favorite from our local “snazzy” place, Press in St. Helena. They used to do (for $29) a “steakburger” – a large, rich hamburger smothered with mushrooms and onions in a wonderful light, but savory sauce. It’s fantastic. Here’s a recipe, as close as we could get to how they did it, but use fresh herbs and put some thyme in there. A little wine, too!

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: This puts us in the mood for some old school RUN DMC. “It’s Tricky”, “King of Rock”, go for it. Some LL Cool J might not hurt either!