Winemaker Notes
This wine has a rich and compelling nose of blackberry, mocha, vanilla, and subtle notes of pine. This wine is structured firmly around deep flavors of brambly black fruits, blueberry and minerality. Supple, ripe tannins provide ample backbone. The finish is lengthy and layered. Decant to reveal the wine’s full complexity.
The concentrated richness and marked acidity make this wine are a remarkable partner for bold foods. Hearty dishes like grilled steaks, mushroom dishes, or lamb with herbs. This wine will nicely hold up to strong cheeses such as aged gorgonzola, aged sharp cheddar or Parmigiano Reggiano.
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.