Cabernet Sauvignon
2018
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Aging: 18 months in French and American Oak
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Sirah
Vineyard Notes
Our 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is from the world-renowned Rutherford appellation, which is home to our Abela and Franklin estate vineyards. Perfect climatic conditions and the region’s deep, loamy, well-drained soils produce dark, intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Our rich soil sets the foundation for an exquisite, cellar-ready wine that will evolve in character and quality for years to come.
Food Pairing Notes
This Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful complement to mushroom tapenade upon a garlic crostini, parmesan truffle risotto, or peppercorn crusted ribeye steak.
Production Notes
The 2018 Growing Season was truly an exceptional year for ripening grapes. Winter started out with very little rainfall, which made growers worry that it may be another year of drought. When March arrived, however, it brought along the much-needed rainfall that helped fill the root zone, water table and some reservoirs. The vines came out of winter dormancy and began the season with ample water and abundant sunshine.
