Nose
The O’Connell Family Vineyard Estate signature style of provocative aromas of rich cassis and exotic undertones of thyme, rosemary and cedar fill your senses.
Palate
With each sip, the flavors of cedar, wild mint, nutmeg, tobacco and dark chocolate linger on and on. A memorable wine that speaks of its distinctive terroir. Elegantly textured.
Growing Conditions
Located at the southern end of Napa Valley about 5 miles from the San Francisco Bay, at the base of Mount Veeder and on the bank of Dry Creek. Located at the southern end of Napa Valley about 5 miles from the San Francisco Bay, at the base of Mount Veeder and on the bank of Dry Creek. The vineyard was created over millennium by the layers of forces from regional geological events that created complex layered soils. The 2012 vintage is classically Napa. Great fruit expression within a firm structure.
OCFV Estate Grown O’Connell Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is available to Decanter Society Allocation Reservation List Members.
Aging
French Oak Aging: 33 months