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Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Price category: $$$$$
Description
Drawn from top Napa vineyards with each vineyard fermented separately in small tanks. Native fermentation started after a 5-day cold soak. The wines were pumped over two times a day until dry and then pressed and drained to barrels where malolactic fermentation occurred. Aged in 60% new medium toast French oak barrels, the wine matures for 21 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Fresh and vibrant with great mouthfeel and a long finish, this wine is very approachable in its youth. This wine will age beautifully for the next 10 years.
Awards
93 pts Wine Enthusiast Points
94 pts Decanter Points
Certifications
Napa Green
Fish friendly Farming
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
6.0 g/l acidity
3.72 pH
Bottle weight (empty)
Size: 0.750l
Closure: Natural cork