Winemaker Notes
This elegant blend shows a deep ruby color and opens with aromas of ripe blackberry, cedar, clove, and a touch of violet. The palate is full-bodied and balanced, with layers of dark fruit, subtle spice, and savory notes like black olive and bay leaf. Fine tannins and bright acidity carry through to a long, refined finish.
Pair with grilled meats, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses for a perfect match.
Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Sirah, 7%Merlot, 2% Petite Verdot, 2% Malbec
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is a robust, generous and dark-fruited cabernet with aromas of black currants, berries, licorice, crushed stones, spices and earth. The palate is full-bodied with firmly framed tannins and a long, fruit-driven finish. A well-made and structured cab with a mountainous feel.
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Wine Enthusiast
Generous and bold,this wine delivers dark fruits rolled in oak spice andcocoa that pick up cassis and cocoa with further sipping.Powdery-fi ne tannins coat the mouth and continue withpersistence and length.
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.