Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021
Oakville Red Wine | 750mL | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot & 3% Petit Verdot | Aged 21 Months in French Oak | Napa Valley
Process & Profile
Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 is a rich Oakville red blend from Groth Vineyards & Winery in Napa Valley. Created from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, this vintage showcases the depth, structure, and balance of the Oakville AVA with dark fruit, plush tannins, French oak, and layered savory complexity.
The 2021 blend is composed of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. It was aged for 21 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new French oak, giving the wine added polish, structure, and depth. The Cabernet Sauvignon came from Groth’s Oakville Estate Reserve blocks, while the Merlot came from Hillview Estate Vineyard, with additional Merlot and Petit Verdot sourced from distinguished grower partners.
Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 opens with expressive notes of raspberry, boysenberry, blueberry cream pie, crushed blackberry, clove, violets, pencil shavings, grilled bread, and bittersweet chocolate. The palate is plush and balanced, with ripe plum, tart cherry, mixed berries, mocha, graphite, cranberry, paprika, and delicate tannins.
Tasting Notes
Nose:Raspberry, boysenberry, blueberry cream pie, crushed blackberry, clove, violets, pencil shavings, grilled bread, and bittersweet chocolate.
Palate:Ripe plum, tart cherry, mixed berries, mocha, graphite, cranberry, paprika, French oak, and plush tannins.
Finish:Long, balanced, and polished with lingering dark fruit, oak, cocoa, spice, graphite, and soft tannic structure.
What Makes It Special
- 2021 Oakville proprietary red blend from Groth Vineyards & Winery
- Made with 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot
- Aged 21 months in French oak barrels
- Finished with 70% new French oak influence
- Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Groth’s Oakville Estate Reserve blocks
- Merlot sourced from Hillview Estate Vineyard
- Rich profile with blackberry, raspberry, plum, mocha, graphite, spice, and chocolate
- Great for Napa Cabernet fans, collectors, gifting, and cellar-worthy red wine drinking
How to Enjoy
- Serve at cellar temperature, around 60–65°F
- Decant for 30–60 minutes to open up fruit, oak, and tannins
- Pair with braised pork ragu, roasted duck, mushroom stroganoff, steak, lamb, or short ribs
- Enjoy with aged cheeses, grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, and hearty winter meals
- Hold for additional bottle age if preferred, or enjoy now with proper decanting
FAQ
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What is Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021?
Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 is an Oakville Napa Valley red blend made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak barrels.
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What does Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 taste like?
Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 has notes of raspberry, boysenberry, blueberry cream pie, crushed blackberry, plum, tart cherry, mocha, graphite, clove, violets, and bittersweet chocolate.
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What is the alcohol content of Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021?
Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 is bottled at 13.9-14.5% ABV.
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How should you drink Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021?
Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 is best served at cellar temperature and can benefit from 30–60 minutes of decanting before pairing with steak, roasted duck, braised pork, lamb, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses.
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Where can I buy Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021?
You can buy Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 directly, where you can shop red wine and other premium wine and spirits online.
