Ravel and Stitch 2020 Cabernet Review

We have a pleasantly balanced, easygoing Cabernet on hand courtesy of Ravel & Stitch's 2020 vintage.

Ravel & Stitch is a relatively new California wine producer focusing on accessibly priced wine sourced from premier regions across the state. Founded in 2019 and based in Sonoma, winemaker Tim Prokop collaborates with growers from Santa Barbara to Mendocino for various blends.

Review

This wine exhibits dark fruit tones of pomegranate and black cherry present with a kiss of raisin-like sweetness. A light sprinkle of savory herb and baking spice hints behind the fruit.

The palate delivers a medium-bodied mouthful of blackberry preserves, the fine tannins providing subtle structure reminiscent of a cashmere wrap draped gracefully over the experience. Light tannins and smooth finish.

With its balanced profile and easy drinkability, this Ravel & Stitch Cabernet presents as an affable weeknight option. Total Wine currently has this priced at $17.99, and grocery stores are slightly more. While the higher end of our typical budget spectrum, the purity of fruit and absence of significant flaws make it a reliable patio performer over the next 2-3 years.

We award wines based on how dramatically they overdeliver versus investment; this Cab satisfies without exceeding expectations. Let's call it a pour likely to delight the average consumer rather than exhilarate the selective. Hitting the threshold of everyday enjoyment merits an enthusiastic 4 out of 5 grapes.

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