TN: 2023 Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon DI CO (USA, California, Napa Valley)

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  • 2023 Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon DI CO - USA, California, Napa Valley (2/7/2026)
    Shy at first, but then here comes the fruit . . . and it lingers. Very much a fruit driven wine and very much a Napa Valley Cabernet. This beauty will stay strong for at least a decade. Uncomplicated, but not unsophisticated. (93 points)

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I opened-up my next to last 2016 DI CO a few days ago…a really nice Napa Cab with an old-school vibe…I knew it would be a long shot, but I liked it so much that I immediately went online looking to see if I could find more…as expected, no go…

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Keep an eye on WineBid; surprising how many DI CO vintages turn up there.

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Just bought a case of the 2023 and looking forward to try them. Interested to know where this vineyards is located since I think it is located just below Coombsville

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The vineyard for the DiCo is in Oak Knoll at the base of Mt Veeder.

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Nope. The source is the Rafael Vineyard in the Oak Knoll AVA, which also serves as a source for wines from Rafael et Fils, Zeitgeist Cellars, and Miner Family. I believe Dave Miner uses the grapes in blend with grapes from other sources; the other three vintners make single vineyard designate wines from there.

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Rafael et Fils is no more. The last Cabernet under that label was 2019. I believe, at one time, Tom Farella made the wine.

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Glad I have some left in my cellar!

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