2015 Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Aromas of huckleberry, blueberry, and vanilla, as well as hints of tobacco, nutmeg, and blood orange. Fresh red berry fruit on the palate, with a firm tannin structure.

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2015 Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

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The Wine

About The Wine

On the nose this wine exhibits aromas of huckleberry, blueberry, and vanilla, as well as hints of fresh tobacco, nutmeg, and blood orange. On the palate, it displays fresh red berry fruit and a firm tannin structure. It has a fabulous aromatic density and complexity while maintaining a nimble and elegant appearance.

Vintage

About The Vintage

The growing season started out with unseasonably warm temperatures in the late winter and early spring, triggering early bud break. Colder temperatures in May slowed grape development which, coupled with the fourth year of drought, resulted in a smaller crop in 2015. The harvest was one of our earliest in memory with the berries smaller than usual, but packed with flavor and color.

Vineyard

About The Vineyard

We’re proud to be the custodians to some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the Napa Valley. Our Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted in 1959 to the Inglenook clone (also known as Niebaum Cabernet Sauvignon #29) on St. George rootstock. More than a half century old, these vines have developed a root system that reaches deep into the subsoil to access all the available nutrients. They produce fewer grapes at this age but more concentrated, intense flavors that express a greater depth of terroir and complexity. All our vineyards are certified regenerative organic, ensuring that all of our grapes are of the highest quality, and that we are responsible stewards of our environment.