
The philosophy of the Napa Wine Company winemaking program is let the vineyard do the talking, "We strive to allow for true varietal expression of the fruit.".
Keeping to this philosophy, the 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon received French oak barrel aging to provide the wine with a rich, supple mouth feel and a hint of toastiness. The wine delivers concentrated fruit providing layer after layer of intense fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry with a blending of a caramel essence and a beautiful spice intensity.
The backbone of the Cabernet Sauvignon is the fruit we harvested from our Rock Cairn vineyard, 32 acres uniquely nestled in the western hills of Oakville. Rock Cairn was a name given the hill surrounding the vineyard by the Native Americans who traveled the Valley long before a grapevine was ever planted. During their trading treks, the Native Americans would travel over the hill and deposit a small rock on a cairn, saying a prayer for safe travel.
This wine goes wonderfully with rosemary and garlic crusted leg of lamb accompanied by a rich port sauce.
Review:
Restaurant Wine, Issue #92 by Ronn Wiegand, **** "Powerful in style and full bodied, this Cabernet is round, firm, and long on the palate, with evident tannin on the finish. Tastes of blackberry, cherry, roasted meat, spicy oak, and herbs. 8% Merlot. Organically farmed grapes."
Wine Enthusiast, February 2003, Scored 92. "Serves up layers of ripe, lush cherry, blackberry, cassis, herb and spice flavors. Firm, ripe tannins and discreet use of oak make this a winner".
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Awarded Double Gold
Napa Valley, CA
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot
Alcohol 13.9%
pH 3.70
TA 0.60
Cases Produced:
3000 cases
Oak:
23 Months
French
100%
Released: July 15, 2002
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