Cain Vineyard

The most approachable and affordable of Cain's production, the NV cuvees possess a certain kind of "old-world styled, hearty red wine" rustic charm not usually found in wines from the Napa Valley today. It carries a bit of a funky edge. For a Bordeaux-lover branching out to California wines, or a California connoisseur seeking something different than your go-to Cab, the NV12 is well worth a try.

The NV11 is a blend of wines from both the 2010 and the 2011 harvests, two of the cooler years in the past two decades. Expect freshness and a bit more structure than usual. All of the Cain Cuvée series have aged well. The NV11 will age particularly well, but you can drink it tonight.

89 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '01 Cain Concept is very tannic at the moment; it's a good bet for the cellar because it's balanced and streamlined; has a full well of berry and cherry fruit.

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The Cain Five is a classic ultra-premium Bordeaux-style red with excellent aging potential; fine red fruit flavors with a streak of elegance.

The Cain Concept, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, is a medium bodied, claret style wine; medium ripe in style; soft tannins.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A bold red wine expression, the '03 Cain Concept (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot) offers ripe fruit and sweet oak on the palate.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '02 Cain Concept is intense and firmly tannic, with a rich core of earthy currant, mineral, herb, sage and cedar; structured with good depth.

87 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '98 Cain Five has an aromatic nose of cherry, raspberry, smoke, licorice, chicory and menthol; shows both roasted andgreen notes; nicely delineated and bright.

A dark, rich, meaty style, right down to the leathery game notes. There are plenty of ripe currant and plum flavors to fill in the gaps. This isa great size for the collector that has everything!

87 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '98 Cain Five has an aromatic nose of cherry, raspberry, smoke, licorice, chicory and menthol; shows both roasted andgreen notes; nicely delineated and bright.

A stylish wine, the NV9 Cain Cuvee is a gentle yet persistent cabernet blend; much in the style of a fine Saint-Julien, this is a very fine choice with a well designed lamb entree.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of the great examples of Sauvignon Blanc, the Cain Musque, made from a clone of Sauvignon Blanc, the '01 offers fascinating ripe melon flavors that linger well on the palate.

The Cain Cellars Cain Cuvee NV5 is an elegant, complex red with flavors favoring Bordeaux's Medoc region.

A bold wine with excellent style and breed; the red-fruited '98 Cain Five is one of California's most treasured Meritage Red wines; this excellent effort would be great with a crown roast of lamb!