Groth’s 2021 **Oakcross** is a polished Oakville red blend with ripe blackberry, boysenberry, and plum at the core, framed by notes of violets, clove, mocha, and graphite. It shows a plush, rounded texture, but the fruit stays lively with good lift and a fine-grained tannic structure. The style is richly Napa in feel, with the depth and savory edge you’d expect from a serious Cabernet-based blend. If you like the broad, dark-fruited profile of a classic Napa Valley red, this will feel familiar and well put together.

Serve it with braised short ribs or roast duck.