2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L

$110

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Fruit for our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our own vineyards in Oakville and Stags Leap as well as from growers with whom we have long-term relationships. This wine features lush texture, bright acidity, fine tannins, vibrant fruit notes.

Aromas: Cherry, purple plum, sage, sandalwood, mint, vanilla bean
Flavors: Expressive and layered with rich, sweet black fruit, warm oak spice

ABV 14.5%

Vintage 2019

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec

THE VINEYARD: Nearly half of this year’s blend is sourced from the deep, well-drained soils of Oakville, providing gorgeously dark, supple wines with fine tannins. Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll, Yountville, and Rutherford all find their place in the bottle, with the varying mesoclimates and soils of these vineyards integrating seamlessly.

THE VINTAGE: The 2019 vintage could be called a winemaker’s dream. A long summer brought each block to its ideal ripeness. Our grapes were hand-harvested before aging 18 months in French oak barrels (21% new). The introduction of other key Bordeaux varieties to this wine lets the structure, balance, and flavor profile truly shine.

Pts. James Suckling ""Lovely cabernet notes of bell pepper, blackcurrants, blackberry leaves and cassis, together with some cocoa powder. I like the freshness. Medium body and creamy, powdery tannins. Juicy and extremely drinkable. 80% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and some malbec. Drink from 2023."" - James Suckling, September 2022
Pts. Tasting Panel "“Dominated by 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller percentages of the other Bordeaux red grapes, this wine speaks of heritage and prestige. Broad, silky, and powerful, the graceful liquid is enhanced by dark chocolate, white pepper, black plum, violets, and sweet earth."" - Meridith May, January 2022