Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Prominent notes of dried. violets and purple plum leave behind a dusty mouthfeel. Between the depth of its inky black-carmine hue and the intensity of its cocoa and coffee notes, this wine conveys a sense of intrigue that explains why it's so popular. Cassis and black currant flow on the finish.
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James Suckling
Blackberry and orange peel with juicy fruit and hints of jam. Full and layered with brightness. Fruity and straightforward. Remains fresh.
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Wine Enthusiast
This full-bodied and generous Cabernet is filled with flavors of sweet, ripe plums, figs, wet tobacco and char. Layers of baking spices bring additional depth. Powdery fine tannins, impressive concentration and a lot of length coat the mouth with amplitude and a flavorful finish.
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.