Nose
Aromas of dark fruit and baking spice.
Palate
As wine ages Merlot softens and rounds out the palette. Peppery notes from the oak.
Winemaking
The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is the fifth release in our line-up of distinguished Cabernets. The grapes for the 2007 vintage came primarily from the Atlas Peak, Calistoga and Oak Knoll districts. This Cabernet Sauvignon was blended to have complex flavors, elegant structure and balance. To achieve this in the 2007 vintage, we blended Cabernet Sauvignon lots from several different Napa Valley sub appellations along with a small amount of Cabernet Franc from South Napa and Merlot from the Oak Knoll District. The Cabernet Franc component brings finesse and a perfume of cassis, violets and spice. The Merlot adds refined tannins and forward fruit.
Food Pairing
A good food wine, serve this wine to compliment prime rib, pasta with duck comfit, sausage cassoulet or mushroom risotto.
