Nose
A bright, forward wine expressive of place and vintage, this
2011 Cabernet opens up beautifully in the glass and decanter and grows more
supple as the aromas broaden to include vanilla, sweet cherries and dark
chocolate.
Palate
The tannins are fine and velvety and the finish is fruit-forward and
long-lasting, ending on a note of spice.
Growing Conditions
Oakville Ranch is the original mountain vineyard of the Oakville sub-appellation,
a tiny district that produces some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated Cabernets.
A place of dramatic beauty and dedication to organic farming, Oakville Ranch
farms its hollows and terraces in a well-planned program of sustainability, and has
crafted singular wines expressive of its distinctive terroir since 1989.
The Oakville district is home to some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated
Cabernets and the mountain vineyards of Oakville Ranch yield grapes with
the deep cassis and classic berry flavors characteristic of the Ranch’s red
volcanic soil.
Harvest
October 29, 2011
Bottling
August 16, 2013
Winemaking
9 days on skins
Aging
21 months in 100% French oak barrels, 45% new
