2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
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CGCW Review: Showing none of the limits that its vintage predicts and, in fact, a very deep and generously filled wine rife with well-defined, ripe cherry and blackcurrant fruit, this supple, full-bodied young Cabernet is so rich and outgoing that it would be easy enough to ignore its ample structural tannins and enjoy it with juicy cuts of beef even now. That said, we strongly encourage waiting as it has a great deal in reserve and promises to impress even more with time. Allow it to rest for at least three or four years, but we feel safe in predicting that it will age famously and continue to grow past its tenth birthday.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Stagecoach Vineyards
Harvest Date
October 31st and November 2nd , 2011
Aging
20 Months in 90% New French Oak Barrels
Alcohol %
14.8
Size
750 ml
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dark garnet hue; Intense blackberry, cassis, anise, chocolate, cigar spice, caramelized new French oak, sage and clove. Expect a full and plush mid palate density with layered flavors of black cherry, cedar spice, currant, integrated toasty oak and dark chocolate. The persistent yet balanced finish exhibits excellent depth, purity, and elegance.
Production Notes
92% Cabernet Sauvignon 8% Malbec
Production
160 Cases Handcrafted