Winemaker Notes
Grapes for the Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon were hand selected from some of the best vineyards in St. Helena and Rutherford, including Raymond's Rutherford estate vineyards. By blending grapes from these appellations they are able to make a wine that presents a full spectrum of flavors.
Rich aromas of dark plum, black cherry, chocolate, violets, dried sage, star anise, currant and vanilla caramel followed by balanced, luscious, ripe flavors of plum, blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, black pepper and cassis. Well structured with integrated tannins and a silky smooth vanilla and spicy oak finish.
An excellent match for filet mignon, Cabernet-braised lamb shanks, wild game such as elk or boar, London broil, filet of beef in puffed pastry, beef short ribs or rich chocolate desserts like pot de crème.
Generations Cabernet is drinking well now with the potential to age 15-20 years past the vintage date.
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.