Fairest Creature's 2019 Triniceros Cabernet Sauvignon has been named the single greatest Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon of the 21st century by Robb Report, an accolade that places the wine ahead of iconic, legacy producers. The recognition, featured in the publication's list of the 50 Greatest Cabernet Sauvignons of the Century so far, marks a significant milestone for the young winery founded by Jayson Hu in 2018.
In the article, authors Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen highlighted the wine's exceptional quality, describing it as 'the best Napa Cab we've tasted in a long time.' They noted its heady aromas of blue fruits, cocoa powder, espresso, black raspberry, and graphite, supported by jaw-dropping flavors of ripe red and black fruits, tobacco leaf, and brown baking spices with a sturdy backbone of minerality. The 2019 Triniceros is a blend of three separate barrels first produced by renowned winemakers Thomas Rivers Brown, Benoit Touquette, and Philippe Melka, then assembled by superstar blender Michel Rolland.
Hu expressed his honor at the recognition, stating, 'To be regarded as the greatest Napa Valley Cabernet of the 21st century so far — among so many legendary wines — truly speaks to the vision and dedication of our team.' The winemaking team, which includes the four aforementioned luminaries, has been producing Fairest Creature wines from premier Napa Valley vineyards since the winery's inception.
The Robb Report list underscores the enduring appeal of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with a winemaking history stretching back to 1839. DeSimone and Jenssen noted that the 2019 Triniceros stood out among a field of iconic bottlings, an exceptional outcome for a relatively new Napa project. For more information, visit FairestCreature.com.
