97 Points - New Wine Review
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
93 Points - Wine Spectator
Grapes for this gem were meticulously handpicked from their Napa Valley Estate, aged in French oak barrels for 22 months. The result is a harmoniously intricate flavor profile that exudes sophistication.
The wine's finish is impressively long, offering immediate enjoyment while harboring the potential for graceful aging over the next 15-20 years.
Bottled Unfined/Unfiltered.
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Pairings include Bone-in pork chop, duck confit, earthy cheese, slow-roasted prime rib, chocolate truffle, even a fine cigar by the fireplace.
Vineyard
Located just north of St. Helena in prime Napa Valley terroir, on the bench at the base of the Mayacamas mountains. Their vineyards are carefully tended, all farmed organically (CCOF certified) and biodynamic. This vintage includes 68% from their valley floor estate, combined with 32% Howell Mountain, and the final result is stunning wine chock full of deep, ripe fruit.
Vintage
2019 turned out to be a near-perfect vintage. Wine Spectator rated the 2019 Napa Valley vintage as exceptional, awarding it 97 points, and highlighting it as a high-quality, abundant year for Cabernet Sauvignon following the previous year's spectacular vintage. Described as generous, well-balanced, and opulent, with good structure and ripeness, offering a bounty of high-quality bottles with excellent drinking potential.
VINTAGE: 2019
VARIETAL: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
APPELLATION: Napa Valley
VINEYARDS: 68% Estate, 32% Howell Mountain
AGING: 22 months in 53% New French Oak barrels
pH: 3.67
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
90 Points
Rich and voluptuous with ripe raspberry, cherry, and plum, layered with hints of lavender, fig compote, and exotic spice. Concentrated and complex, the palate is a balanced interplay cocoa, and a hint of espresso, creating both richness and intrigue. Vibrant acidity and silky tannins that contribute heft and length that coat the palate with luscious ripeness that keeps on giving.
94 Points
Deep red-purple with aromas of black currents, blackberry, plum, chocolate, earthy forest floor, licorice, graphite, and subtle floral notes of violet, spice and cracked pepper. The palate is full, structured and balanced with blackberry, currant, black cherry fruit with notes of earth, firm acid and silky tannins. Finishes big with blackberry fruit and peppery spice.
Gold Medal
Light pink in color with aromas of watermelon, cranberry, orange rind, and fresh spring flowers that leap from the glass. The palate offers more peach, strawberry, and melon, with an intriguing note of rose and hibiscus. It's crisp with just the perfect hint of red fruit, and delicate whisper of strawberry that gives goosebumps.
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