Joel Gott Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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James
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The GOTT 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blueberries, plum and roasted cherry pie with notes of baking spices and toasted oak. The wine opens with blue fruit flavors followed by soft, velvety tannins and a hint of chocolate on the mid-palate, which are balanced by an elegant structure and long finish.
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James Suckling
A ripe and plush nose with opulent blackberry and dark-chocolate notes. The palate is rich and full-bodied with silky, powdery tannins that melt into the fruit. A little overripe, but hedonistic. Excellent bottle for those who seek a little more opulence in their cabernet.
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On sale from the end of October 2022, this Napa Valley Cabernet is pricey compared to most other reds on the Tesco shelves, but represents good valley for a Napa Cabernet at this level of quality – they never come cheap. Approachable and uber-drinkable, this is packed with ripe dark fruit – black plum, blueberry and blackcurrant – and has velvety tannins, structure and vanilla spice from the oak. A treat, and a great way to discover what good California Cab can offer.
Joel Gott, founder of Joel Gott Wines, is a fourth-generation California vintner, entrepreneur, lover of great food and an athlete. Born into a family of California vintners – his grandfather ran Inglenook Winery in the 60’s, and his father founded Montevina Winery in the 70’s – Joel grew up in the vineyards and learned to drive a tractor before he could legally drive a car.
Joel’s first venture in the wine business was the Palisades Market, a boutique grocery store and wine shop in Calistoga that he and his brother purchased in 1993. There, he learned the art of running a business, creating food and selling wine. In particular, he recognized a growing need for quality wines in the under $20 category.
Since Joel Gott Wines was established in 1996, they have selected the best fruit from growing regions in California, Oregon and Washington which they blend to create more balanced, clean, complex and elegant wines. They are geared towards continuing to give customers expressive and food-friendly wines at great prices.
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.