Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016
USA, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Price category: $$$$$
PH
Patrick Horst (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Merryvale Family of Wines
Description
Drawn from three top Napa vineyards: Stagecoach, Hardman and Rancho Chimiles with each vineyard fermented separately in small tanks. Native fermentation started after a 5-day cold soak and reached a peak temperature of 90°F. The wines were pumped over a few times a day until dry and then pressed and drained to barrels where malolactic fermentation occurred. Aged in 50% new medium toast French oak barrels, the wine matures for 22 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Awards
91 pts Jeb Dunnuck
90 pts James Suckling
90 pts The Wine Advocate Points
91 pts Wine Spectator Points
92 pts Wine & Spirits Magazine
91 pts Wine Enthusiast Points
Certifications
Napa Green
Fish friendly Farming
Alcohol
14.7%
Analytical data
dry
0.96 g/l residual sugar
6.0 g/l acidity