Winemaker Notes
Scattered Peaks Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers intense black and red fruit aromas bolstered by hints of anise. On the palate, opulent and brooding fruit flavors of black cherry and cassis mingle with the essence of black licorice and violets as well as dark cocoa notes. Fine and velvety tannins and a touch of vanilla support the long, lingering finish of this classic Napa Valley Cabernet.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
) A silky journey from start to finish, yet energetic and somewhat flashy due to its intense, magnificent hue and depth of flavor. Espresso and dark chocolate uphold the stage presence of deeply concentrated black fruit and elegant yet broad tannins
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James Suckling
Aromas of blackberries, baked blueberries, mint and gravel. Full body with plush tannins. Fleshy, with a fruity core and a powdery finish. Drink after 2022.
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Wine Enthusiast
This vintage continues to deliver on the brand's high-quality-for-good-value proposition, showing Firm, substantial Tannin structure around supple layers of plum and dark cherry. It's a highly enjoyable wine without the fuss.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Scattered Peaks Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a signature wine from this famed valley. TASTING NOTES: This wine expresses aromas and flavors of black fruit and licorice. Pair it with seared, sliced hanger steak in a toss with arugula and baby spinach. (Tasted: January 19, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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.