Barnett Vineyards 'Rattlesnake' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
4.4
HK$1,388
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character 2016 Barnett Rattlesnake Cabernet Sauvignon is an estate icon from the Spring Mountain District AVA in Napa Valley, a mountain-grown Cabernet that captures the appellation’s elevation and intensity. A strong vintage in Napa, 2016 brought a long, even growing season that allowed Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen thoroughly while retaining freshness, giving this wine both power and precision. From Barnett’s steep, high-altitude vineyard on Spring Mountain, the wine draws character from rocky, low-fertility soils and a cooler mountain setting above the valley floor, conditions that naturally curb yields and build concentration, structure, and aromatic lift.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The 2016 earned 96 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, underscoring its stature among modern Napa mountain Cabernets. The nose is layered with blackberry, cassis, dark plum and violet, followed by notes of graphite, espresso, cocoa and a savory mountain-herb edge. On the palate it is full-bodied and firmly structured, with dense fruit framed by ripe tannins, lively acidity and a persistent finish marked by mineral tension and dark chocolate nuance. It pairs beautifully with dry-aged ribeye, rosemary-braised lamb shank, or porcini risotto.
Winery Background Barnett Vineyards was founded in 1983 by Fiona and Hal Barnett, who established the estate high on Spring Mountain with a clear focus on expressing site through small-lot, estate-grown wines. Under winemaker David Tate, the winery has become especially noted for translating mountain fruit into wines of depth and longevity. Hand-harvested fruit, meticulous parcel selection and élevage in French oak shape a Cabernet that is polished without losing its rugged origin. What sets Barnett apart is its combination of true mountain terroir, limited production, and a house style that balances Napa richness with freshness and definition.