Winemaker Notes
This wine is sourced principally from the single vineyard of Hunter Ranch Vineyard in Oak Knoll. The Hunter Ranch vineyard is certified as sustainably farmed. Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays black fruit aromas with hints of vanilla and savory spice. This medium to full-bodied wine showcases a rich mélange of blackberry, blackcurrant, and licorice, beautifully integrated with new American oak to create a smooth, well-balanced finish.
Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Elway's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon delivers excellence ripeness and presence on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with bold black fruits and complementary oaky notes. Serve it with a generous cut of prime rib. (Tasted: November 17, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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.