Miner Family Emily's Napa Cabernet 2021 Rated 92JS

James Suckling Review
Rated 92
Warm spices, dark fruit and a broad, soothing texture make this wine enjoyable now. Fragrant vanilla, milk chocolate and black cherries on a full body, yet the mouthfeel is silky and sip-able. Drink now or hold.

Miner Family Emily's Napa Cabernet 2021

A polished, expressive Napa Valley Cabernet honoring Emily Miner, crafted with fruit from top valley-floor vineyards.
The 2021 Emily's delivers plush dark fruit, refined structure, and Miner's signature balance—an elegant, modern Napa Cabernet built for both early enjoyment and short-term aging.

Key Details

• Producer: Miner Family Winery
• Region: Napa Valley, California
• Varietal: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
• Style: Polished, fruit-driven, structured
• ABV: 14.1%
• Vineyard Sources: Castlerock, Crossroads, Dalla Gasperina, Stagecoach and Vyborny

Tasting Notes

• Blackberry, cassis, and ripe plum
• Hints of mocha, cedar, and warm spice
• Supple tannins with balanced acidity
• Long, smooth finish with dark-chocolate undertones

Profile & Craft

• A tribute wine supporting the V Foundation for cancer research
• Aged in French oak for depth and refinement
• Classic Miner Family style: richness without heaviness
• Combines approachability with Napa Valley structure

Serving & Pairing

• Serve at 60-65°F
• Pairs with grilled steaks, braised short ribs, lamb, and aged cheeses
• Excellent dinner-party Cabernet with broad appeal
• Drink now through 2030