Winemaker Notes
This Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from vineyards spanning the picturesque landscapes of Napa Valley, where the warmth of hillside vineyards and the richness of valley floor fruit converge to craft a wine that celebrates the region’s varied terroir. Aromas elegantly rise from the glass, revealing notes of lively red and black currants, delicate hints of leather, cedar, and spice, lending the wine an enchanting earthy charm. The palate unfolds with a burst of flavors, dominated by juicy blackberry and currant, accompanied by a subtle layer of indulgent brown sugar. The lingering finish is both prolonged and silky, balanced by luxurious, smooth tannins.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This savory and robust Cabernet Sauvignon is full flavored while friendly, offering flavors of dried and sweet tobacco, bay leaf, dark-chocolate-coated cherries and layers of oak spice. Silken tannins persist into a long finish.
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.