Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 14–October 30, 2017
Acid
T.A.: 0.55 g / 100ml
pH
3.81
Aging
20 months, 36% new (100% French oak)
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon brims with black currant, blackberry, some
sage and cedar underscored with mocha and tobacco threads. This wine’s lush core of
bright blackberry, dark cherry and graphite are complemented by expressive earthy and
toffee notes on the mid-palate. The finish is full of well rounded fine-grained tannins and
fresh, balanced acidity making this Cabernet the perfect pairing for port-braised beef
short ribs topped with mint leaves.
Vineyard Notes
The 2017 growing season offered superlative growing conditions with abundant rain at
the beginning of the year. Harvest brought lower yields with fruit of excellent quality.
Production Notes
The grapes were hand-harvested in the cool morning hours to ensure optimal flavor. At
the winery, the fruit was hand-sorted, gently de-stemmed and lightly crushed. Following
a 13 to 20-day maceration period to maximize color and flavor extraction and to also polish
the tannins, the wine was aged in 100% French oak barrels (36% new) for 20 months.
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