Nose
opens with aromas of blueberry, coffee, and cedar.
Palate
Flavors of black current, sweet spices, and, vanilla intermingle to create a layered palate. The expresses vibrant fruit with a youthful, hearty structure.
Growing Conditions
Our 2012 Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from many different high quality AVA’s throughout the Napa Valley. With the wide range to choose from we then were able to pick high quality barrels from each one. The large percentage of high elevation AVA’s in the blend brings incredible depth and high concentration. Atlas Peak has rocky, volcanic soil which allows the grapevines to focus on producing concentrated and flavorful wines. The addition of some valley floor vineyards brings the wine together to balance the concentration with vibrant acidity.
Aging
Oak:
63% new French
Aging:
26 months
Food Pairing
The hearty structure of the this wine is perfect for robust dishes such as garlic rubbed leg of lamb with leeks or beef tenderloin with blueberry sauce. Firm textured cow’s milk cheeses seem to work best. Sharp cheddar, Comté or gruyere will pair well.
