Beau Vigne Proprietary Red Hero Napa Valley 2019

If you’re an old school Napa fanatic, you know Beau Vigne. Robert Parker, Jr. himself called them "one of my favorite wineries" and a "true gem of Napa Valley". They crashed onto the scene in the 2000s with a bunch of huge scores. 100-point winemaker Julien Fayard (Covert Estate, Purlieu, Realm, and Lafite Rothschild, to name a few…) is at the helm here now, making a slew of new releases which harken back to the glory days! This “Hero” blend clocks in at 72% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot – all pristine polished and luscious in classic Fayard (and Beau Vigne style).

The wine leaps from the glass with a nose full of black currant, dark chocolate, blackberry preserves, and sweet pipe tobacco. The expansive palate is full-bodied, rich, and velvety with more dark berry notes, plus kirsch, black peppercorn, and alluring toasty oak sensations. This is a mouth-coating and delightfully pleasing wine that just begs for a nice grilled steak! At our truly amazing price of just $30, this is one you won’t want to miss!