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2018 GRIGSBY VINEYARD, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

This limited-release Cabernet Sauvignon was grown in the Yountville AVA. This single-vineyard cab benefited from the AVA’s rocky, well-drained soils and a long growing season that allowed the fruit time to develop unique flavor characteristics. A complex and full-bodied wine with classic notes of black cherries, warm plums and ground herbs.

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ACCOLADES

• Owen Bargreen (93 Points)

"Coming from the Yountville AVA, the 2018 Castello di Amorosa ‘Grigsby Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon was stored for 20 months in 65% new French oak before bottling. Anise and garrigue aromas combine with espresso grounds and rich dark fruits on the nose. The palate is soft and inviting with polished tannins and beautiful length. Drink 2022-2036."

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2018

Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Yountville, Napa Valley

Vineyard Designation

Grigsby Vineyard, Napa Valley

Harvest Date

October 18, 2018

Acid

5.3 g/L

3.69

Aging

20 months in Bordeaux French oak, 65% New Oak

Bottling Date

June 2, 2020

Residual Sugar

DRY

Alcohol %

14.8

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Displays classic notes of black cherries, warm plums and ground herbs. Characteristics that are common among Cabernet Sauvignon made in the Yountville region.

Ratings

• 93 Points, Owen Bargreen "Coming from the Yountville AVA, the 2018 Castello di Amorosa ‘Grigsby Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon was stored for 20 months in 65% new French oak before bottling. Anise and garrigue aromas combine with espresso grounds and rich dark fruits on the nose. The palate is soft and inviting with polished tannins and beautiful length. Drink 2022-2036."

Vineyard Notes

Grigsby Vineyard located in the Yountville AVA of Napa Valley.

Production Notes

February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed by extended fall sunshine and moderate heat created near– ideal conditions for our winemakers to allow their fruit to accumulate flavor complexity with gradual increases in sugar levels.

Winemaker Notes

Winter provided a record-breaking rainfall - a welcome end to the 4-years of drought. Bloom and fruit set in May occurred under ideal conditions. Summer was warm but the vines weathered the heat well and maturity moved along at a steady pace. A short but intense heat wave during the first part of September brought brix levels up dramatically and winemakers waited for the pH, acids, flavor and color development in the grapes to catch up to sugar accumulation. The 2018 wine quality shows a lot of bright acidity and fresh varietal aromas in the white wines, and deep color, sweet fruit flavors. Looking like it will be another classic year! - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking

Production

Limited Production

Other Notes

This wine is exclusively available for purchase directly from Castello di Amorosa and is not sold through other retailers.

Product Reviews

Dave D.

(Nov 21, 2022 at 3:50 AM)

One of the best Cabs out of Napa !!! Truly spectacular and a must to keep in stock in your collection !!!