2014 Cabernet, 18 Liter
A bold and balanced Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibiting aromas of cassis, earth, and mushroom accented with spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and tinder box.
This wine is not eligible for a case discount.
Featured Recipes:
♦ Flat Iron Steak with Cocoa Nibs & Coffee Rub
♦ Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions
*90 Points - Robert Parker*
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
October 13, 2014
Acid
6.2 g/L
pH
3.72
Aging
18 months in French oak barrels
Bottling Date
June 10, 2016
Residual Sugar
0.7 g/L
Alcohol %
14.8
Robert Parker
90
Wine Profile
Awards
Gold Medal Winner - 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Production Notes
A blend of fruit from some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon growing regions in Napa Valley, including our own Diamond Mountain District estate vineyard which surrounds the Castello. A touch of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec balance the rich dark fruit and tannins of the Cabernet, adding a vibrancy to its lush mouthfeel and lingering finish.
Winemaker Notes
"The 2014 Napa Valley wine grape harvest was a year of exceptional quality. The winter was one of the driest on record in Napa Valley, with approximately half of the normal rainfall. However, rains in late February and early March provided water to the vines just as they were beginning bud break. The spring was warm and berry sizes were smaller and with more concentrated flavors, and the overall quality, depth of flavor and excellent balance and maturity in the grapes bodes well for the vintage." - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking
Food Pairing Notes
This bold yet well-balanced wine makes a perfect accompaniment to grilled meat dishes
Other Notes
Shows excellent aging potential for the next fifteen years.