Winemaker Notes
This Cabernet Sauvignon’s bouquet explodes with enticing aromas of luscious apricots and ripe cherries, intertwined with subtle whispers of licorice and rich caramel. On the palate, bold flavors evolve effortlessly, revealing layers of tangy raspberry, decadent blueberry compote, creamy milk chocolate, and juicy red currants. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, this wine features velvety tannins and a lavish mid-palate that glides into an opulent, silky-smooth finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This plush, ripe and saturated wine is deep in red and black fruit on a rather gentle texture of smooth tannins and a full body. Everything from strawberry to sweet cherry and blackcurrant flavors.
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.