Stewart Tartan Red 2018
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The 2018 ‘Tartan’ Red Blend has a very deep nose with aromas of dark chocolate, cherries, and pepper. With earthy undertones, the rich, layered flavors of red fruits and all-spice envelop the palate. While packed with tannin, this red blend has a supple and lush finish.
Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot
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Muscular in dark cherry-cola and brown-sugar richness, this blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% Merlot, 10% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot offers sultry intensity and verve. Toasted oak, tobacco and clove provide contrast and earthy complexity.
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Founded in 2000, Stewart Cellars is the collaborative project of founder Michael Stewart, his son James Stewart, daughter Caroline Stewart Guthrie, and son-in-law Blair Guthrie. Together, the family oversees all aspects of the winery’s operations: James, an artist who left behind a burgeoning career in television and music for hands-on work in sales, marketing and distribution; Caroline, who leads the day to day operations along with each wine’s development; and Blair, the winemaker who works closely alongside our acclaimed consulting winemaker to capture the signature terroir of Stewart’s premier vineyards and vineyard sources.
For these two generations and for the Stewart clan of tomorrow, the ambition remains the same: respect the terroir, source the best fruit, strive for perfection, and embrace the elegance of the human touch.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.