Barrett & Barrett Wine

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga, Napa Valley
Barrett & Barrett is a handcrafted, small production Napa Valley wine that reflects our two complementary winemaking styles. Bo’s expertise is in single appellation wines that highlight distinct vineyards, while Heidi excels at creating perfectly balanced, layered Cabs with an elegant, artistic style.
WINEGROWING
We hand select small sections of the very best grapes from our Calistoga vineyards, vine by vine. With over 40 years of experience growing Cab in Calistoga, we know the most unique and special areas, which have the lowest yields, tiny berries & stressed vines to create the super-selected wine we desire. Our winemaking in the vineyard comes down to our personal selection of each vine and is carried through to impeccable detail in the winemaking.
The 2021 growing season was a bit unusual, but turned out great in the end. A relatively dry winter followed by a warm spring caused the vines to break dormancy early. Thankfully as the season progressed there were no serious heat spikes that could have been a problem with the low soil moisture levels. The harvest actually was not impacted by the early spring, and occurred in late Sept- early Oct as usual. The yields were about 25% lower than average, resulting in very concentrated wines from this vintage.
TASTING NOTES
2021 Barrett & Barrett Cabernet Sauvignon (tasted 10/2/24 by Heidi & Bo Barrett)
Very deep ruby in color, with beautifully focused aromas of ripe black fruit. The nose is lifted and pure, showing complex layers from our 4 different Cab clones grown at this tiny vineyard. Expansive on the palate with gorgeous flavors of concentrated berry jam and pomegranate, accentuated by hints of mocha, cedar, and sweet toasty French oak. Velvety texture with amazing length and a seamless finish - tannins are very fine and integrated. A big, silky Cab that has it all – beautiful now, but will offer years of enjoyment ahead.
PAST VINTAGES
Vertical Collection 2008-2019
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon