NIEBAUM-PENNINO 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 750ml

Short Description

A premium Napa Valley red wine from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, produced by Niebaum-Pennino. Bold, fresh, and structured, with red cherry, blackcurrant, violet, blackberry, dried blue fruits, dried black fruits, ripe tannins, balanced freshness, and a long polished finish. Perfect with steak, roast lamb, grilled beef, BBQ meats, burgers, beef stew, roast duck, mushroom dishes, hard cheese, and premium dinner occasions. The producer lists the 2020 vintage as 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot, with 14.5% ABV and 18 months ageing in French and American oak.

Product Highlights

Full Product Description

Niebaum-Pennino 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a premium Napa Valley red wine from Rutherford, one of the most respected Cabernet Sauvignon areas in California. The wine is inspired by Gustave Niebaum’s pioneering role in Napa Valley winemaking, with the 1882 name referencing the year Niebaum produced his first Cabernet Sauvignon vintage.

The 2020 vintage is made from 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot, sourced from estate vineyard blocks including Bridge, Chateau, Gate, Red Barn, Small Block, and Walnut. It is aged for 18 months in a mix of 10% new French oak, 5% new American oak, and 85% neutral French oak, adding structure, polish, and subtle oak complexity while keeping the fruit expressive.

In the glass, it shows a bold ruby colour and opens with aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant, violet, blackberry, and dried blue and black fruits. On the palate, it is fresh, well-structured, and long, with ripe tannins, balanced acidity, and a polished Rutherford Cabernet finish. The producer describes the 2020 as fresh on first taste, with a well-structured long finish and ripe tannins balancing beautifully with freshness.

This is a strong choice for customers looking for a premium Napa Cabernet that delivers richness, structure, and elegance. Serve it with steak, roast lamb, grilled beef, BBQ meats, burgers, beef stew, roast duck, mushroom dishes, hard cheese, and premium dinner occasions.

Tasting Notes

Color: Bold ruby red
Aroma: Red cherry, blackcurrant, violet, blackberry, dried blue fruits, dried black fruits, subtle oak
Palate: Full-bodied, fresh, structured, and polished, with ripe Cabernet fruit, firm tannins, balanced acidity, and oak complexity
Finish: Long, structured, fresh, and elegant

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with:

Steak
Ribeye
Grilled beef
Roast lamb
Lamb chops
BBQ meats
Burgers
Beef stew
Roast duck
Roast pork
Mushroom dishes
Charcuterie
Hard cheese
Aged cheddar
Comté
Premium steak dinners

Serving Suggestion

Serve at around 16°C–18°C. Open 45–60 minutes before drinking, or decant gently if preferred, to let the red cherry, blackcurrant, violet, blackberry, oak, and ripe tannins become more expressive. This is ideal for rich meat dishes and premium dinner occasions.