The fruit for this wine was sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in Rutherford and additional sites in Napa. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.3% Merlot, 4.6% Malbec, 2.4% Petit Verdot, 1.4% Cabernet Franc, and 1.2% Petit Syrah, was aged for 18 months in 20% new French and 25% new American oak barrels. A great value Napa red with classic Cabernet notes. Fairly compact, with subtle aromas of blackberry, cherry and cedarwood. Full-bodied with reserved black cherry, cassis, and black currant fruits tinged with dried violets. There's a lot of grip to the wine, so give it a fair amount of air to soften as you swirl away the hours.

There are 15,000 cases of Honig's affordably priced 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon. While it may not make you see stars, it's a solid value play (for Napa Valley), matching mixed cherries with mocha and cedar shadings and some loamy notes. It's medium to full-bodied, nicely weighted and textured, with a silky finish.