Burly 2016 "Special Selection" Cabernet Sauvignon

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We’ve been fans of Burly for close to 20 years. Owner Hank McCrorie, a North Carolina native and longtime friend of Taylor’s Wine Shop, has joined us for many memorable tastings and events over the years. Both Hank and his wines have never failed to impress the Taylor’s faithful.

The Special Select Cabernet Sauvignon represents the very best of Burly’s longtime work with the Simpkins Vineyard in Napa Valley’s Coombsville AVA. After years of working this site, Hank and his team know the vineyard inside and out, identifying the blocks, rows, and individual vines that consistently produce its most exceptional fruit.

Barrels from these prized rows are kept separate in the cellar. From that small selection, just the two finest barrels are chosen and bottled separately as Special Select.

2016 Special Select Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2016 Burly Cabernet Sauvignon "Special Selection" from Coombsville, Napa Valley is crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, selected from the producer's standout French oak barrels for added depth and structure. This full-bodied, dry red opens with intense aromas of black cherry, cassis, and blackberry layered with sweet oak, vanilla, and subtle baking spice. On the palate, dense dark fruit and hints of dark chocolate and espresso meet a plush, velvety texture, firm mouth-coating tannins, and a lingering mineral-laced finish. Its bold structure and richness make it an ideal match for hearty dishes such as grilled ribeye, filet mignon, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, venison, and aged hard cheeses like Gouda.

750ml