About
FROM THE WINEMAKER
“Made with fruit sourced from among the most famed AVAs in the Napa Valley, Oakville, this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the essence of the Oakville appellation. Established in 1993, this AVA is known to produce wines of power, balance and aging potential. The vineyards' gravel soils and temperate Mediterranean climate present a complexity of dark berry fruit with savory sage, and anise both on the nose and palate. Present tannins paired with vanilla give this wine a rich texture and layered finish that invites you back for more.”
–Stephanie Pope, Winemaker
VINTAGE NOTES
Each vintage presents a unique set of conditions, and we approach every year ready to face the challenge. For vintage 2018, budbreak began on schedule at the end of February, and spring brought moderate temperatures that progressed into a warm summer without any disruptive heat spikes. Steady growing conditions continued through Harvest, which began in mid-September for the white varieties. We continued picking our red varieties long into the first weeks of November. With such lengthy hang time, the fruit matured consistently and was picked at its peak, promising exceptional flavor in bottle.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS
“Something so powerful needs a companion that can also stand tall, so this is clearly a case where a bit of grilled, charred medium rare beef of the highest quality, presented with wild fennel, caramelized onions and leafy, earthy greens would be simply wonderful.”
– Chad Hendrickson, Executive Chef
Wine Specs
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Blend
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Oakville
Harvest Date
October 30, 2018
Alcohol %
14.8
Aging
22 Months
Cooperage
65% New French Oak
Tasting Notes