Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship red of one of Napa Valley's most beloved family wineries: a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — the first wine Rombauer produced, back in 1980 — bottled around 14.8% ABV (verify the vintage label; recent vintages run roughly 14.5-14.8%), 750mL — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Wine: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, ~14.8% ABV, 750mL
- Winery: Rombauer Vineyards, founded 1980 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer, St. Helena
- Fruit: Five AVAs — St. Helena, Calistoga, Oakville, Stags Leap District, Atlas Peak; estate and top grower vineyards
- Blend: Approximately 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot (recent vintages)
- Oak: Aged ~17 months in French oak, roughly 65% new
The Story Behind Rombauer Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine Koerner and Joan Rombauer produced when they founded their winery on the Silverado Trail in St. Helena in 1980 — and it remains the house's signature red. Seeking a small-town agricultural life, the Rombauers had moved to Napa Valley in 1972; the winery they built in 1980 (with the inaugural wines bottled at Stag's Leap in 1982) became a custom-crush home to up-and-coming elite wineries including Dominus, Duckhorn, Merryvale, Etude, and Spottswoode. Today the family-owned estate draws fruit from its own vineyards and carefully selected sites across five Napa AVAs. Every cluster is handpicked, sorted in the vineyard and again in the cellar with optical sorting, then cold-soaked, tank- and barrel-fermented, basket-pressed, and aged in French oak for malolactic fermentation and maturation. Retailers report the 2019 vintage earned 93 points from Wine Enthusiast. Browse the Rombauer Vineyards brand collection and more red wines.
Tasting Notes
Brand notes describe an intense, almost black color with purple-reddish hues; aromas of black cherry, cassis, piecrust, spice, and mint leap from the glass. The palate is full and concentrated — black currant, sweet red cherry, blackberry, and seamlessly integrated oak — with the house's signature finely structured tannins and balanced acidity, building to a long finish that keeps going after the last sip.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30-60 minutes before serving at cellar temperature to open the aromatics. The Rombauers' own Joy of Cooking heritage suggests braised short ribs, lasagna bolognese, and pan-roasted rack of lamb; grilled steak is another natural match. This is a ready-to-enjoy Napa Cab — no cellaring required. Explore more red wines and other fine wines at Del Mesa Liquor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the grapes come from? Five Napa Valley sub-appellations: St. Helena, Calistoga, Oakville, Stags Leap District, and Atlas Peak — a mix of Rombauer's estate vineyards and top grower sites.
What is the ABV of Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon? It varies by vintage — recent vintages have bottled around 14.5% to 14.8% (the 2021 was reported at 15%). Check the bottle label for the exact vintage's ABV.
How is it aged? Approximately 17 months in French oak barrels, about 65% new — giving the wine its signature toast, structure, and polished texture.
When was Rombauer founded? 1980, by Koerner and Joan Rombauer in St. Helena, California — and Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine they produced.
A Napa Valley icon from a family estate — order Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, and share the Joy of Wine with family and friends.