As a rule, my wine club features unique wines. Wines from more obscure producers, grape varieties, and regions. But every now and then a member will ask why I don't include some of the old familiar wines, wines of their youth, perhaps. So I've come to include a mix of wines, including the occasional Napa selection from smaller producers like Four Cairn, Midsummer Cellars, and Cathy Corison.
In general, after reviewing wines from around the globe, I just don't see the value in traditional Napa Cabs, unless your goal is to hold them for future sale (only problem is, few Napa producers are crafting wines to age these days!) Don't get me wrong, they still have great appeal, just not great value.
And this chart explains why - adjusted for inflation, Napa Cabernet grapes are at an all-time high of nearly $6,000 a ton!
Source: NapaCabCPI-e1438036933854.png (1000×648)
Cheers!
Dave