Montagna La Presa One South Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010
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Robert
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The estate’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate La Presa One South is a bit ethereal and delicate in this vintage. Freshly cut flowers, violets, cinnamon, cloves and plums waft from the glass as this exceptionally elegant, perfumed Cabernet shows off its pedigree and class. Dark red cherries, flowers, mint and licorice all meld together on the expressive, delineated finish. The balance of fruit, acidity and tannin is fabulous. This is another great showing from Montagna. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.
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His uncle was well traveled and had visited France a number of times. He introduced the family to French wines and their trips to Napa become more frequent until Bob’s father decided to purchase hillside land. Pritchard Hill in the 50’s and 60’s was little developed; it was used almost exclusively for ranching and cattle grazing and the “main” road in the area was a dirt. Bob’s parents met local winemaking families including the Martini’s and the Long family ultimately purchased nearly 1000 acres in this now exclusive winery neighborhood. Top wineries have estates here including Bryant Family, Chappellet, Colgin, Continuum, and Ovid, among others.
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.