Winemaker Notes
The Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold expression of a vintage many are calling the vintage of a lifetime in Napa Valley. The wine shows a deep ruby hue. The nose is layered and powerful, revealing graphite, mocha, and dense black and blueberry fruit. It's full-bodied yet refined, with a plush, balanced texture. Focused and polished, this wine captures the essence of Napa Valley's Bordeaux-style elegance—where ripe fruit and spice unfold and the finish lingers long after the last sip.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of red and black currants, dark cherries, cedar and licorice. The palate is mid-weighted with fine tannins and balanced acidity, leading to a savory, earth-driven finish.
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Wine Enthusiast
Palate filling flavor and melting tannins deliver an opulent, textural Cabernet. Dark berries rolled in spiced cocoa and a lingering, graphite finish.
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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.