🇺🇸 PW Cabrillo Juan Rodríguez Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Napa Cab with a little swagger and a little oak, because subtle is overrated. This is the weeknight flex that still behaves like it belongs in a steakhouse booth.

Wine Description
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a Napa Valley red bottled under Precision Wine, built to hit that sweet spot where “smooth” does not mean “boring.” Wine Enthusiast calls it nicely fruity and handsomely oaked, and honestly, that’s the whole vibe. 

The tech sheet says the fruit comes from Yountville, Rutherford, and Calistoga, then spends 10 months aging with a heavy new oak presence, so yes, it’s meant to feel plush and polished. 

Winemaker-wise, this is tied to Trevor Sheehan at Precision Wine Company, which is very on brand for a label designed to be reliably delicious without requiring a dissertation. 

Vine-to-Table: Meet the Winemaker
Trevor Sheehan is the founder of Precision Wine Company and is listed as the winemaker for Precision Wine Co. in trade materials. A verifiable fun detail: sources note he moved from Dallas to Napa and founded Precision Wine Company in 2010, which is a pretty iconic career pivot. 

The Vibe 
This is Napa Cabernet energy without the black-tie attitude. Dark-fruit leaning, oak-kissed, and built to pour confidently whether you’re cooking, hosting, or just dramatically existing in your kitchen.

What it tastes like 
Ripe black fruit up front, soft tannins, and that “handsomely oaked” finish that reads like vanilla and toast without turning into a lumberyard. Wine Enthusiast frames it as smooth, well-balanced, and easy to sip, which is exactly what you want when you’re not trying to argue with your glass. 

Pairing + When to drink it 
Give it steak, burgers, short ribs, or anything that hits a hot pan and smells expensive. Drink it now for the plush fruit, or hold it a bit if you want the oak to calm down and play nicer.

Quick Specs 

• Producer: Precision Wine (brand: Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo) 

• Winemaker: Trevor Sheehan 

• Region/Appellation: Napa Valley (California, USA)

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Merlot and Petit Verdot

• Vintage: 2021 

• Winemaking/Aging: Aged 10 months in 60% new oak barrels (per tech sheet) 

• ABV: 14.5% 

• Bottle size: 750 ml

Critic Reviews

• Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast: 89 points | Reviewed vintage: 2021 | Issue date: 9/1/2023 
  Excerpt: “Nicely fruity and handsomely oaked…pleasant to sip…rather soft tannins and good black fruit flavors.”

FAQs

Q: Why does this bottle say “Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo” and “Cabrillo”?
A: Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was the explorer commemorated for a 1542 landing associated with the earliest European expedition to set foot on what later became the U.S. West Coast. The label borrows that name for a very California-coded story. 

Q: Which parts of Napa Valley feed the Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?
A: The tech sheet calls out grapes sourced from Yountville, Rutherford, and Calistoga. That’s a pretty fun cross-section of Napa, from valley-floor polish to warmer north-valley intensity. 

Q: What’s the oak program on this wine, and why does it matter?
A: The tech sheet states it’s aged 10 months in 60% new oak barrels. More new oak usually means more obvious toast and vanilla character, plus a smoother feel early on. 

Q: Who is Trevor Sheehan in the Precision Wine world?
A: Trevor Sheehan is identified as the founder of Precision Wine Company, and he’s also listed as the winemaker for Precision Wine Co. in trade materials. A notable background detail cited in retailer education material is that he moved from Dallas to Napa and founded Precision Wine Company in 2010. 

Q: What happened in 2021 that pushed an earlier harvest for this bottling?
A: The tech sheet says the fruit was harvested a few weeks early due to a late-August heat wave. Hot spikes can accelerate ripening fast, so producers move quickly to protect balance and freshness.