Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Uproar is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from multiple pedigree vineyards within Napa Valley. At first impression this wine is a deeply layered aromatic avalanche of brooding, head-spinning notes of ripe blackberry purée, cranberries, raspberry liqueur, black currants in cream, crushed rock and mocha. Subtler aromas of graphite, suede leather, sage brush, and dried orange peel add yet more dimension and complexity. The Uproar is opulent, soft, lush and pure decadence with an extreme sense of power and balance. Mouth-filling savory black and red fruits dominate and further complemented by silky tannins and a satisfyingly lengthy finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
This pumps a steady drumbeat of cassis, plum reduction and black licorice notes, with a ripple of roasted apple wood adding to the finish. Solidly grippy and should age nicely. Best from 2026 through 2038.
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Vinous
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Uproar is a plush, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Crème de cassis, lavender, sweet spice and mocha are nicely pushed forward in this attractive, supple Cabernet Sauvignon. This is sourced from young Brion vines.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.