1881 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
$59.99
- SKU:
- 530053
- Last Updated:
- 10/01/2026 08:23:16
- State / Region:
- CALIFORNIA
- Varietal:
- CABERNET
- Color:
- RED
- Origin Classes:
- USA
- RR_BOPIS_Shipment:
- true
- RR_BOPIS_InStorePickup:
- true
- RR_BOPIS_CurbsidePickup:
- true
- Bacchus Price:
- 59.99
- Bacchus Product:
- False
Product Overview
Celebrate the rich heritage and monumental status of America's premier winegrowing region with 1881 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded under the visionary curation of flamboyant superstar vintner Jean-Charles Boisset, 1881 Napa operates out of one of the valley's oldest historic Victorian homes in Oakville, situated right in the heart of elite Cabernet territory. This classic, bold red wine is crafted to celebrate the sheer diversity of the entire region by marrying high-character fruit sourced from warm, rugged mountain hillsides with decadent fruit from opulent valley floor estates.
Celebrate the rich heritage and monumental status of America's premier winegrowing region with 1881 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded under the visionary curation of flamboyant superstar vintner Jean-Charles Boisset, 1881 Napa operates out of one of the valley's oldest historic Victorian homes in Oakville, situated right in the heart of elite Cabernet territory. This classic, bold red wine is crafted to celebrate the sheer diversity of the entire region by marrying high-character fruit sourced from warm, rugged mountain hillsides with decadent fruit from opulent valley floor estates.
Masterfully guided by the talents of 100-point consulting winemaker Philippe Melka alongside veteran winemaker Stephanie Putnam, this full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon delivers luxury-tier complexity at a highly competitive price point. It represents an exceptional staple for digital catalog highlights, upscale boutique shelves, and premier steakhouse menus seeking a reliable crowd-pleaser that honors Napa's historic pioneers.
Tasting Notes & Flavor Profile
Aroma: A concentrated and deeply expressive nose that opens with striking dark plum, black cherry, and muddled boysenberry, intricately layered with complex undertones of dark cocoa nibs, fresh espresso, cedar wood, and a hint of purple violets.
Palate: Muscular, rich, and beautifully rounded upon entry. The mid-palate reveals lush layers of black currant, dark chocolate-covered cherries, and brown sugar, tightly woven with subtle accents of tobacco leaf, bay leaf, and warm mulling spices.
Finish: Prolonged, silky, and elegant. The dense core of dark fruit is framed beautifully by robust, fine-grained tannins and a balanced thread of acidity, leaving a long, smooth finish with a pleasant trace of toasted vanilla.
Aroma: A concentrated and deeply expressive nose that opens with striking dark plum, black cherry, and muddled boysenberry, intricately layered with complex undertones of dark cocoa nibs, fresh espresso, cedar wood, and a hint of purple violets.
Palate: Muscular, rich, and beautifully rounded upon entry. The mid-palate reveals lush layers of black currant, dark chocolate-covered cherries, and brown sugar, tightly woven with subtle accents of tobacco leaf, bay leaf, and warm mulling spices.
Finish: Prolonged, silky, and elegant. The dense core of dark fruit is framed beautifully by robust, fine-grained tannins and a balanced thread of acidity, leaving a long, smooth finish with a pleasant trace of toasted vanilla.
Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions
1881 Napa's rich fruit concentration and powerful structural lines allow it to act as a spectacular counterweight against marbled meats, strong artisanal dairy, and complex gourmet entrees.
Meats: Outstanding alongside slow-cooked braised short ribs, a pan-seared dry-aged ribeye steak, roasted prime rib, or herb-crusted rack of lamb.
Savory Specialties: Pairs exquisitely with wood-fired sausage and mushroom pizza, wild boar ragu pasta, or dense venison burgers.
Cheeses & Treats: Complements strong, crystalline artisanal cheeses such as aged white cheddar, cloth-bound Gouda, or dark chocolate desserts.
Serving Temperature: Best served at a cool cellar temperature (58–62°F). Decanting for roughly 45 minutes to an hour before pouring is recommended to fully unlock its tight mountain-fruit and oak spice layers.
1881 Napa's rich fruit concentration and powerful structural lines allow it to act as a spectacular counterweight against marbled meats, strong artisanal dairy, and complex gourmet entrees.
Meats: Outstanding alongside slow-cooked braised short ribs, a pan-seared dry-aged ribeye steak, roasted prime rib, or herb-crusted rack of lamb.
Savory Specialties: Pairs exquisitely with wood-fired sausage and mushroom pizza, wild boar ragu pasta, or dense venison burgers.
Cheeses & Treats: Complements strong, crystalline artisanal cheeses such as aged white cheddar, cloth-bound Gouda, or dark chocolate desserts.
Serving Temperature: Best served at a cool cellar temperature (58–62°F). Decanting for roughly 45 minutes to an hour before pouring is recommended to fully unlock its tight mountain-fruit and oak spice layers.
Key Product Specifications
Winery/Producer: 1881 Napa (Boisset Collection portfolio)
Region: Napa Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Wine Type: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Red Wine (Typically features small structural inclusions of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah)
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Typically 14.5%
Winemaking Program: Hand-harvested from mature vines averaging 20 years of age; underwent a meticulous 45-day extended fermentation with twice-daily lees stirring before being aged for 12 months in premium barrels and given an additional 5 months of bottle conditioning prior to release.
Winery/Producer: 1881 Napa (Boisset Collection portfolio)
Region: Napa Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Wine Type: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Red Wine (Typically features small structural inclusions of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah)
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Typically 14.5%
Winemaking Program: Hand-harvested from mature vines averaging 20 years of age; underwent a meticulous 45-day extended fermentation with twice-daily lees stirring before being aged for 12 months in premium barrels and given an additional 5 months of bottle conditioning prior to release.
