I'm pretty new, and this is the first cab I've had that i actually enjoyed.
I bought it solely on vintage for the price, and don't know how to tell what others will be similar.
Recent others I've tried are a 2016 Olema, a 2022 Coppola, a 2019(?) Horse Heaven Hills and a Freak Show.
Found them all to be really tight, little fruit and lots of alcohol.
This one is so much more well balanced (to me), fruit forward, but tart and fairly tannic.
What i guess I'm trying to say is, what makes this bottle so different from the others I've tried in its price class, and how can i find more like it?
Thanks!
by running_with_pyro
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Though mass produced, Gott makes honest wine that isn’t loaded with oak chips, mega purple, super high residual sugar, etc.
Can’t say I’ve tried Olema Cab but I’m surprised you didn’t like theirs at least as much as this — their Provence rosé is solid (though overpriced).
Joel Gott is a very solid producer, and often can’t be beat at the price point.
If you want tart, tannic with fruit (compared to the Californians that you listed) I’ll push you towards old world wines.
Try some Bordeaux (I really enjoy St Emillion), Chianti, Nebbiolo (Barolo), Ribera del Duero and maybe you’ll find something that you really enjoy. Wine is a journey!!
Gott is partnered with Trinchero Family Estates and Sarah Gott is the winemaker, she’s been at Joseph Phelps, Clif Family Winery, Blackbird Vineyards, and a few others.
Try following the winemaker or the brands they’ve worked for or consulted when you find a wine you like.
Gott cab and red Zinfandel are staples in my house. Solid wines I can drink anytime. Never once had a bad experience (outside of a bad hangover a few years back but 3 bottles of wine in as many hours around a fire pit will cause problems lol)
We had this cab at our wedding almost 20 years ago along with a Sancerre. Doing it now I would select much more interesting wines. But what people are saying about it being an honest and reliable, very affordable expression of Napa Cab is right. It was a good choice for us at the time.
One of the best “grocery store” brands out there, really solid wine and honestly made.
If you’re looking for cheap cab that isnt awful I would look at South Africa, Argentina, and Chile….or Bordeaux (blends, but there is gonna be cab it most of the time).