2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Hirondelle Vineyard, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
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This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was grown from four of our best blocks of the Hirondelle Estate Vineyard. The wine has deep blackcurrant aromas with a hint of clove. Displaying flavors of blueberry, toast, espresso and fresh cream, there is a long, velvety finish. Pairs well with stilton, dates, jambon, and lamb ragu.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Stags Leap District
Aging
21 months in 100% New French Oak
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Production Notes
The 2016 growing season started two to three weeks early and progressed perfectly through the ripening process. The lack of rain during flowering this year resulted in a plentiful crop and instead of keeping very warm temperatures through the summer, we had cooling patterns throughout the season that lengthened the harvest out. The longer the growing season yielded high quality grapes with the last blocks arriving at the winery on October 14th which happened to be the first day we saw rain for the season.
