Nose
The 2013 Sommelier Selection Cabernet Sauvignon opens
with lightly perfumed aromas of black cherry, plum and
warm fruit pie with a slight hint of tobacco.
Palate
This big wine
offers sumptuous flavors of black currants, dark chocolate
and toasty oak balanced with exotic spices and a touch of
black pepper. With a full entry and big finish, this wine is
extremely food friendly.
Growing Conditions
The 2013 vintage in Napa Valley was one of the earliest
harvested vintages in years. A warm spring led to early bud
break and created the perfect environment for flowering
and fruit set. With warm days and cool nights, our team
was able to maintain ideal acid levels with optimum, bright
fruit flavors.
Winemaking
This blend is comprised of fruit from three unique
appellations: Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Lake
County. Napa Valley is the backbone of the blend, with its
terroir providing the fullest expression of black fruits and
integrated tannins; Sonoma County’s fog influence
produces grapes that give the wine structure, balance and
acidity; Lake County’s growing season is short, making for
red, jammy wines that are easy to enjoy.
After spending an average of 25 days on skins, the wine
fermented with both native and inoculated fermentations
Aging
The wine was aged for 16-18 months in French oak, 12%
new, before being bottled.
