Secret Indulgence Tarot Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
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Robert
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Pairs well with crisp pork belly or duck confit.
Blend:78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petite Sirah, 6% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller portions of Petit Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2014 Tarot Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet-purple color and notes of cassis, crushed plums and blueberry pie with hints of cigar box and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, fine and fresh in the mouth, it expresses plenty of pure fruit with a soft, ripe frame, finishing with an herbal lift.
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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.