Nose
Aromas of black fruits, sweet oak of clean cedar.
Palate
Rich with notes of black cherry
and cassis. Beautiful, well-structured wine with a rounded mouth-feel.
Medium bodied with inviting, soft tannins and an elegant, long finish; this wine
will drink well for the next 10 years.
Growing Conditions
The family is committed to growing grapes without the use of chemicals. Certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers, Oakville Winery uses organic vineyard management techniques. Selective leaf and shoot removal reduces fungus and mildew pressure. Cover crops like oats, peas, mustard and vetch, are planted between rows to naturally inhibit soil erosion, reduce dust, restore nutrients and encourage microbiological activity. Even grape skins and stems are composted after harvest and added back to the soil, replenishing nitrogen and potassium and increasing microbiological activity.
Oakville is the hub of Napa’s Cabernet fame and we feel a great responsibility to perpetuate that legacy. The Oakville Wines are entitled to be labeled Estate as we both grow and produce our wines in the Oakville AVA. This distinction compels us to guard both the quality of the wine and the annuity of the land for generations to come. The Pelissa Vineyard is 60 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.
This Cabernet Sauvignon is a style that reflects modern Oakville.
Aging
All aged 24 months in 50% new French oak barrels.
