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2017 RAPP RANCH, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2017 RAPP RANCH, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Our 2017 Rapp Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coombsville AVA, is inky purple in color, with an imposing structure that frames a mouthful of savory spices, blackberries, and wild herbs. The tannins are silky and smooth, leading to a remarkable impression of black fruits and lingering flavors on the palate.

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• JamesSuckling.com (93 Points)

"Amorosa’s Rapp Ranch cabernet bottling has a very suave, cedary nose with regal, dark-berry aromas, typical of cabernet, as well as hints of fresh leather. The palate is so succulent and juicy with very fresh and attractively detailed tannins carrying good length. Fresh finish. Drink or hold."

• Wine Spectator (92 Points)

"Vivid plum, blueberry and açaí berry flavors stream through, flanked with graphite and inlaid with subtle alder and bay accents. Ripe and dense, but racy in feel, with a mineral thread at the very end that brings you back for more. Drink now through 2029. 185 cases made." - J.W.

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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Coombsville, Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 29, 2017
Acid
6.2 g/L
pH
3.61
Aging
20 months in Bordeaux French oak, 100% New Oak
Bottling Date
July 17, 2019
Residual Sugar
DRY
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Inky purple in color, with an imposing structure that frames a mouthful of savory spices, blackberries, and wild herbs. The tannins are silky and smooth, leading to a remarkable impression of black fruits and lingering flavors on the palate.
Ratings
93 Points, JamesSuckling.com - Amorosa’s Rapp Ranch cabernet bottling has a very suave, cedary nose with regal, dark-berry aromas, typical of cabernet, as well as hints of fresh leather. The palate is so succulent and juicy with very fresh and attractively detailed tannins carrying good length. Fresh finish. Drink or hold.
Awards
• Wine Spectator (92 Points) "Vivid plum, blueberry and açaí berry flavors stream through, flanked with graphite and inlaid with subtle alder and bay accents. Ripe and dense, but racy in feel, with a mineral thread at the very end that brings you back for more. Drink now through 2029. 185 cases made." - J.W.
Vineyard Notes
Long established as a premier horse ranch in the rural countryside of southern Napa Valley, is located in the heart of Coombsville. The defining characteristics of Coombsville, the newest sub-appellation in the Napa Valley, are the long, cool growing seasons that reward patient winemakers with intensely concentrated and complex wines.
Winemaker Notes
Winter provided a record-breaking rainfall, a welcome end to the 4 years of drought. Bloom and fruit set in May occured under ideal conditions. Summer was warm but the vines weathered the heat well and maturity moved along at a steady pace. The 2017 wine quality shows a lot of sweet fruit flavors and firm tannin structure in the reds. Looking like it will be another classic year! - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking

Product Reviews

Deda Power's Gravatar
Deda Power
(Jun 4, 2021 at 3:44 PM)
A lot of muscle here - strong dark fruit (blackberry, plum) - leather - dark chocolate - oak

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Eric Friedman
(Jul 31, 2021 at 6:25 AM)
Smoother than a baby’s bottom

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Gordon Grahm
(May 20, 2022 at 4:06 AM)
Purchased this on my trip to Napa, was pleasantly surprised by the balance. Well done!

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Dominic Garabedian
(Aug 5, 2022 at 5:03 AM)
Delicious, full of berries, absolutely perfect!!!

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