Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
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In the glass, the wine shows its deep ruby color while aromas of red fruits and polished oak promise a voluptuous character. On the palate, the red fruits transition to elegant, mouth-filling dark fruits, baking spices and dried herbs. The fruit-driven finish is smooth and very persistent, a seamlessly integrated example of classic Bell Cabernet, restrained and beautifully framed by oak.
This supple wine is a luscious reflection of the vintage’s moderate growing conditions and pairs well with a variety of foods, particularly roasted vegetables, grilled meats and charcuterie.
Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
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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.