Nose
Our Sommelier Selection Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of red fruits, fresh strawberry and plum.
Palate
Robust flavors of raspberry, currant, and a touch of toast burst forth from the glass. Soft and supple in the mouth, this juicy wine has a long finish and is extremely food friendly.
Growing Conditions
Vintners are using words like "quality," "depth of flavor" and "excellent" to describe the 2014 vintage in Napa Valley. Many also noted "perfect weather," "abundant crop," and "good fortune".
Harvest
Harvest started and ended earlier than usual. The first grapes for sparkling wine picked on July 30 and nearly all harvest activity was completed by the third week in October - for many a full two weeks ahead of the normal harvest schedule.
Winemaking
This blend is comprised of fruit from three unique appelations: 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 30 days on skins, the wine fermented with both native and inoculated fermentation.
Aging
The wine was aged for 15-16 months in once and twice used French oak before being bottled.
