2019 Cabernet Sauvignon – Paradox Vineyard – Oakville AVA - Napa Valley
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley AVA
Vineyard: Paradox
Elevation: 400 to 2663 ft (122 to 793 m)
Alcohol: 14.6%
Soils: The soils in Oakville, Napa Valley play a crucial role in producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon. The region is known for its diverse soil types, which include gravelly loam, clay, and volcanic ash. These unique soil compositions contribute to the richness and complexity of the wines produced in the AVA. The gravelly loam soils offer excellent drainage, allowing the vines to develop deep root systems and access the necessary nutrients and water. The clay soils provide good water retention, ensuring the vines have a steady supply of moisture during the dry season. Additionally, the volcanic ash soils enrich the wines with minerality and add a distinct character. The combination of these soil types creates a perfect environment for growing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, resulting in wines that exhibit exceptional depth, structure, and flavor.
2019 Vintage: The beginning of the 2019 growing season was defined by rainfall and late soil moisture. The long, warm summer saw few extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long finish to the season, not without moments of unpredictability, helped to preserve freshness and finesse in the fruit with abundant hang time teasing out great color, structure and soft tannins. Volume is looking to be about average to a little less than average. All in all, exceptional fruit with bright acidity and ample texture promises an amazing vintage.
Tasting Notes: Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with lilacs, dark chocolate, ripe black and red cherries, and licorice notes plus hints of cedar. Medium to full-bodied, finely grained, and elegant, the palate offers an intensity of crunchy black and red fruits, finishing long and fragrant.
Cases Available: 256
SRP: $150
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2019 Cabernet Sauvignon – Spring Mountain
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Spring Mountain, Napa Valley AVA
Alcohol: 14.1%
Elevation: 600 to 2,600 feet (183 to 792 m)
Soils: Primarily sedimentary with weathered sandstone and shale. Loamy and friable in texture, Drainage is high. Fertility is low
Climate: Cool to moderate depending on elevation and aspect. Warmer nights and cooler days than the valley floor. Mostly located above the fog line. Typical mid-summer high temperatures reach 85°F (29°C)
Spring Mountain District is located west of St. Helena in Napa Valley, on the eastern slopes of the Mayacamas Range that separates Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The steep terrain is primarily made up of eastern facing slopes with good drainage and elevation ranging from 400 to 2600 feet above sea level.
Spring Mountain’s craggy façade mean that the vineyards tend to be small, spread out and surrounded by forest. This provides some shade and protection for the vines, as does the east-facing hills. The elevation also mitigates Napa Valley’s heat so in general Spring Mountain Cabernets are quite tannic and age worthy as well as elegant and not overly fruity.
Tasting Notes: The 2019 Place Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of crushed black cherries, blackberries, and red and black currants with touches of dried herbs, damp soil and an herbaceous tone. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins supporting the generous black fruit and earthy layers, it has a lovely herbal lift to the long finish. 92 POINTS INTERNATIONAL WINE REVIEW
Cases Available: 56
SRP: $150
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon – Holbrook-Mitchell Vineyard - Yountville AVA
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Yountville, Napa Valley AVA
Vineyard: Holbrook-Mitchell Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.4%
Elevation: 20 to 200 feet
Winemaker: Philip Zorn
Soils: Principally gravelly silt loams, Sedimentary in origin, Gravelly alluvial soils with rock, Moderate fertility.
Climate: Moderate, with cool marine influence and fog contributing to cool summer mornings.
The strong breezes of San Pablo Bay keep afternoons more comfortable than further up valley. Mid-summer peak temperatures may reach the low 90s°F (33°C Yountville’s wines are among some of Napa Valley’s most elegant, refined and intricate creations. The elegance comes from its more southerly position which means it is constantly experiencing fog and wind. The wines are supple as they come from a low elevation region without mountain influence. But the benchland that runs through creates a very favorable growing area for Cabernet. The wines are complex with finely knit tannins yet tend to be lower in alcohol due to the cooler climate.
2019 Vintage: The beginning of the 2019 growing season was defined by rainfall and late soil moisture. The long, warm summer saw few extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long finish to the season, not without moments of unpredictability, helped to preserve freshness and finesse in the fruit with abundant hang time teasing out great color, structure and soft tannins. Volume is looking to be about average to a little less than average. All in all, exceptional fruit with bright acidity and ample texture promises an amazing vintage.
Tasting Notes: The 2019 Place Yountville Holbrook-Mitchell Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of crushed black cherries, blackberries, and red and black currants with touches of dried herbs, damp soil and an herbaceous tone. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins supporting the generous black fruit and earthy layers, it has a lovely herbal lift to the long finish.
$150
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon – Terra Grassa Vineyard - Oak Knoll District
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley AVA
Vineyard: Terra Grassa Vineyard
Alcohol: 14%
Climate: Fairly warmer summer days (mid-80s°F or 29°C)
Elevation: Sea level to 800 feet (244 m)
Winemaker: Philip Zorn
Soils: The valley's largest alluvial fan formed by Dry Creek creates the defining feature of the district. The northwest area is composed of volcanically derived soils, with stony or gravelly consistency. Southern and eastern areas transition from gravel to silty clay loam near the river. Irrigation is often essential. Known for its relatively cooler climate, and long growing season, the Oak Knoll District is one of Napa Valley's more renowned sub-appellations. Oak Knoll is one of Napa Valley’s flatter appellations and it enjoys primarily deep loam soils. Its location to the north of Napa city places it right in the path of the daily fog that creeps up from the Bay, making it one of the cooler AVAs. From a climatic perspective, the regular fog keeps the temperatures down, which means the wines tend to be among the more elegant and understated in Napa Valley.
2019 Vintage: The beginning of the 2019 growing season was defined by copious rainfall and late soil moisture. The long, warm summer saw few extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long finish to the season, not without moments of unpredictability, helped to preserve freshness and finesse in the fruit with abundant hang time teasing out great color, structure and soft tannins. Volume is looking to be about average to a little less than average. All in all, exceptional fruit with bright acidity and ample texture promises an amazing vintage.
Tasting Notes: Coming from a single vineyard in the Oak Knoll, district, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Avino Dos Vineyard is deep garnet-purple in color, revealing kirsch and fresh black and red currants, with alluring scents of black raspberries, nuances of rose oil, tilled soil and fallen leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate has a bold freshness and rugged tannins, supporting the red fruit and bright, energetic layers, finishing with great length and plenty of chewiness.
$150
