M by Michael Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tight yet outgoing, deep and rich and somewhat broad-beamed in first impression, this solidly constructed wine comes absolutely loaded with juicy black cherry fruit supported by layers of dried currants, twigs and herbs and all nicely complemented by plenty of carefully measured oak. Full in body and fairly mouthfilling with generous tannins for grip and a fleshy underbelly, it is the kind of hedonistic wine that seems to invite early drinking but really deserves a fair measure of cellaring in order to reach its high potential. It may not be the darling of the “less-is-more” crowd, but it is guaranteed to please everyone else now and well into the next decade.
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Sourced from the family's Animo Vineyard atop Atlas Peak, this Cab comes from the highest-elevation blocks on the vineyard, some 1,350 feet up. Ripe plum fruit flavors surround savory elements of black tea, the structure well-honed and age-worthy through 2020–2025. Cellar Selection
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A red that shows lots of ripe-fruit character on the nose and palate, from prunes to dried strawberries. Full body with velvety tannins and a long finish. A little hot but it should come together in the bottle: better in 2016.
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One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.