Odette Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Odette Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 comes from the estate’s vineyard in the heart of the Stag’s Leap District AVA, a Napa Valley appellation known for producing Cabernet with intensity, clarity, and elegance. Odette focuses on structure and texture instead of weight and power. The result is a wine that feels refined but still expressive.

The estate vineyard sits on gravelly loam soils shaped by volcanic activity from the nearby Vaca Mountains. Strong cooling influences from San Pablo Bay extend the growing season and allow slow, even ripening. This helps the grapes develop ripe flavors while preserving fresh acidity and energy in the wine.

The 2021 blend is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot and Malbec. The wine opens with floral notes and spice. It moves into flavors of crème de cassis, Santa Rosa plum, and black cherry. The palate feels layered and composed. Plush tannins give the wine shape, while bright acidity adds drive and length. French oak frames the finish, yet the fruit remains front and center.

In the cellar, the must was cold-soaked before fermentation and macerated longer to build texture. The wine then aged for 20 months in French oak. A significant portion of that oak was new, which adds structure and aromatic complexity without masking the fruit. The wine feels serious, age worthy, and already expressive today.

This bottle fits the americanwine.club philosophy perfectly. It delivers a classic Stag’s Leap District Cabernet profile with a modern sense of restraint. The 2021 vintage pairs beautifully with dry-aged beef, lamb, grilled mushrooms, and hard aged cheeses. You can decant it if drinking now, or cellar it to reveal deeper savory complexity over time.