Cruising through our Cameron Hughes Stockpile with Lot 157

Sunday night a week ago (yes we've been lagging in the posting, but it was Christmas) Pris and I opened up a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Cameron Hughes to go with a simple sirloin and mashed potato dinner.  Pris picked out Lot 157, which was a 2007 Cab from the Yountville region in Napa Valley.  So far, the Cameron Hughes wines have been excellent and diverse, and Lot 157 was no exception.

Lot 157 was a great deep dark wine with great garnet coloration.  On the nose this Cab was loaded with blackberry, cassis, and raspberry.  While the berry is powerful, it was not overwhelming.  When this wine hit the palate it was go time as rich fruits powered through the palate.  Ripe red fruits were dominant on the palate, but it was balanced with subtle tobacco notes.  Supple tannins round out this wine providing a smooth and mellow finish with none of the big bold dryness usually associated with Napa Cabs.  The finish lingers nicely and was very refreshing for a Cab.

We paired the Lot 157 Cab with a simple sirloin that was accompanied by mashed Yukon Gold potatoes with garlic and mascarpone cheese and salad with a simple red wine vinaigrette. The Cab was a solid performer with the steak and sides.  As usual, its hard to go wrong with the combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and steak.

Unfortunately Cameron Hughes' Lot 157 is now sold out.  If you search you can probably find some for sale on the internet.  However, you can also search Cameron Hughes' website and they will list similar Lots that they still have in stock.