PerryMoore Symphony Cabernet Sauvignon

PerryMoore Symphony Cabernet Sauvignon is a small-lot Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon produced in St. Helena, California, available in a standard 750ml bottle. As part of PerryMoore's handcrafted portfolio — which includes vineyard-designated expressions like Tourmaline, StageCoach, and Paragon — the Symphony bottling represents the producer's commitment to site-driven winemaking in one of California's most celebrated appellations.

Quick Facts: Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon  |  Origin: St. Helena, Napa Valley, California  |  Style: Small-Lot Red Wine  |  Producer: PerryMoore

Production & Heritage

PerryMoore operates out of St. Helena in the heart of Napa Valley, producing small, handcrafted lots of Cabernet Sauvignon designed to capture the distinct qualities of individual vineyard sites. The producer's philosophy centers on letting the grape express itself with minimal intervention, a hallmark of their range that spans multiple single-vineyard and blended expressions. Specific vineyard sourcing and barrel program details for the Symphony bottling have not been publicly disclosed by the producer, though PerryMoore's broader portfolio is known for its emphasis on premium Napa Valley fruit and careful extraction.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: PerryMoore's house style leans toward dark, concentrated aromatics. Expect ripe blackberry and cassis on the nose, followed by layers of oak-derived spice and subtle earthy undertones characteristic of Napa Valley Cabernet.

Taste: The palate is rich and full-bodied, consistent with PerryMoore's approach to structured, muscular Cabernet Sauvignon. Mid-palate density gives way to dark fruit flavors interwoven with notes of baking spice and a firm acid backbone that provides shape and drive.

Finish: Fine-grained tannins carry the wine through a lingering finish, with echoes of dark berry and oak. The structural grip suggests aging potential while remaining approachable in the near term.

How to Drink Symphony Cabernet

This Napa Valley Cabernet is best served at cellar temperature (60–65°F) in a large-bowled glass to allow the aromatics to open fully. Given its bold, structured profile, it rewards patient sipping neat and benefits from 30–60 minutes of decanting. While primarily a sipping wine, its dark fruit intensity and tannic backbone make it suitable for a classic Cabernet-based Sangria built with fresh blackberries and citrus, a New York Sour where the wine float adds Napa richness atop rye whiskey and lemon, or a simple Red Wine Spritzer for warm-weather occasions where a splash of sparkling water opens up the fruit.

Best For

• Gifting a Napa Valley Cabernet enthusiast exploring boutique producers
• Pairing with a grilled ribeye or rack of lamb dinner
• Building a small-lot California Cabernet collection
• Celebrating milestones with a full-bodied, age-worthy red

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PerryMoore Symphony taste like? PerryMoore Symphony delivers a rich, bold Napa Valley Cabernet profile built around dark fruit — blackberry and cassis — layered with oak spice, fine-grained tannins, and firm acidity. The wine is full-bodied and structured, consistent with the producer's muscular house style.

How does Symphony compare to PerryMoore Paragon? Both are Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons from the same small-lot producer, but the Paragon bottling is a vineyard-designated wine noted for its cigar box complexity and particularly muscular tannic structure. Symphony occupies a different position in the range, though exact vineyard sourcing and detailed side-by-side tasting comparisons have not been publicly documented by the producer.

Is PerryMoore Symphony good for sipping neat? Yes — its concentration, tannic structure, and layered dark fruit make it a strong candidate for contemplative sipping. Decanting for at least 30 minutes before serving will help soften the tannins and reveal additional aromatic complexity.

Where is PerryMoore Symphony made? PerryMoore Symphony is produced in St. Helena, located in the northern reaches of Napa Valley, California. Napa Valley is widely regarded as one of the world's premier Cabernet Sauvignon-producing regions, known for its warm days, cool nights, and diverse volcanic and alluvial soils.

What foods pair well with PerryMoore Symphony? Grilled ribeye steak matches the wine's bold tannins and dark fruit intensity. Braised short ribs complement its richness with slow-cooked depth. Aged cheddar or Gruyère echo the oak and spice notes. Lamb chops with rosemary mirror its herbal undertones. Dark chocolate with 70%+ cacao aligns with its concentrated fruit and structured finish.

What sizes does PerryMoore Symphony come in? PerryMoore Symphony Cabernet Sauvignon is available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is PerryMoore Symphony worth the price? PerryMoore positions itself as a small-production, premium Napa Valley Cabernet house, and the Symphony bottling sits within that boutique tier. For collectors and enthusiasts seeking handcrafted Napa Cabernet outside the large-volume brands, it represents the kind of limited-production value that justifies its premium positioning relative to mass-market alternatives.

Why PerryMoore Symphony?

What sets PerryMoore apart from the crowded Napa Cabernet field is the producer's dedication to genuinely small lots — these are not scaled-up wines wearing a craft label. The Symphony bottling carries that same philosophy of restraint and site expression into the glass. For drinkers who have explored the mainstream Napa heavyweights and want to discover a quieter name doing serious work in St. Helena, PerryMoore's range — and Symphony in particular — represents a chance to taste Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shaped by a producer focused on quality over volume.