Nose
aromas and flavors of baked blackberry, plum, cassis, violets and orange peel accented with baking spice and cardamom.
Palate
This wine has sweet upfront fruit with a full palate and long lingering finish.
Winemaking
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is the sixth release in our line-up of distinguished Cabernets. The grapes for the 2008 vintage came primarily from the Oak Knoll and Oakville districts. This Cabernet Sauvignon was blended to have complex flavors, elegant structure and balance. To achieve this in the 2008 vintage, we blended Cabernet Sauvignon lots from several different Napa Valley sub appellations. We blended small amounts of Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc to enhance the blend’s complexity.
Aging
Oak:
100% French Oak
Aging:
18 months
Food Pairing
Our 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant match to rich, savory dishes such as braised short ribs, lamb shanks, wild mushroom risotto with gorgonzola cheese.
