2020 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with dark blue and black fruit on the nose with aromas of blackberry cobbler, plum, and black currants, followed by warm aromatics of fresh tobacco, tamarind, hints of vanilla, and caramelized black fruit. On the palate, this Cabernet is silky and lively, with medium-to-full bodied texture and weight, and flavors of raspberry, black cherry, black plum, and soft red and black stone fruit. Rich tannin, texture, and weight lead to an inviting mouthfeel. The finish is mouthwatering and lengthy with cherry and hints of dark, powdery cocoa, which is classic with Rutherford-based wines.

The 2020 vintage began with moderate winter rainfall and a warm and dry spring. Bud break began in late March, leading to a Spring that had few showers. Summer was temperate and steady, with heat spikes that pushed the vintage and set the stage for an excellent season consisting of small berries and great concentration. Once headed into early Fall, harvest was upon us rapidly. We moved swiftly to bring in only the premium quality of grapes to process, and we finished the season quickly.

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2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

This classically rich Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is red burgundy in color with aromas of black cherry and creamy vanilla, followed by blueberry, blackberry, cherry cola, and grilled meat. On the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon is seamless and elegant with silky tannins, intense flavors of cherry and floral notes, and a hint of burnt sugar and roasted nuts. Drink now or age 10 or more years.

The 2019 vintage was an excellent vintage with tonnage levels close to average. The year began with heavy rains in winter, followed by a few spring showers. Summer weather was moderate and ideal. Outside of anticipated heat spikes in August and September, conditions during harvest were also mild and lovely. As a result, hang times were long enough to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness while maintaining color and acidity. The 2019 vintage is high quality, with a signature of freshness, generosity of fruit, and lush tannins.

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Recipes That Bring Out The Best In Your Wine

Short Rib Chili

This is dish is the perfect way to add some warmth into your week.

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Vegetable Bolognese over Polenta

This Cabernet is rife with the richness of Rutherford dust. It is packed with many layers, echoed by the layers of flavor in this vegetable Bolognese. The mushrooms, eggplant, and herbs bolster the earthy, dusty undertones, while the sweetness of the carrots and tomatoes and salinity of the capers and olives bring out vibrancy and bright, ripe fruit flavors of tart cherry and raspberry. Creamy polenta tames youthful tannin, allowing complexity to emerge even more readily.

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Soy and Miso Marinated Flat Iron Steak with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

Cabernet Franc has such a lovely savory quality that can do very well with Asian flavors. The earthy, meaty shiitakes complement the Rutherford dust component extremely well. The subtle acidity and sweetness in the marinade help bolster soft fruit, and the meat itself tempers tannin and fleshes out the wine’s elegance.

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