La Sirena, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Calistoga, Napa, CA

Legendary winemaker Heidi Barrett's own label, founded in 1994, represents the artistry of one of California's most respected vintners whom Robert Parker called 'The First Lady of Wine.' La Sirena, meaning 'mermaid' in Spanish and Italian, reflects Heidi's passions for wine, art, and the ocean. This flagship Cabernet showcases her signature elegant style developed through decades of crafting cult wines like Screaming Eagle.

Tasting Notes

The 2021 displays elegant aromas of violets, ripe black cherry, blackberry, and dark plums with subtle undertones of dark chocolate, vanilla, French oak toastiness, and earthy notes. On the palate, the wine reveals intense concentration with soft tannins and balanced acidity, offering pronounced flavors of black currant, blackberry preserves, warm cassis, baking spices, cocoa, and cigar box. A hint of toast and spice notes complement the long, lingering mineral-laced finish with iron shavings and dried herbs.

Pairs With

Grilled ribeye steak, braised short ribs, roasted lamb with herbs, aged hard cheeses

Ratings

95 pts Wine Palate, 96 pts James Suckling, 97 pts Decanter, Gold USA Wine Ratings