Alpha & Omega Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
California, California - Napa valley
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
vintage
2018 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14.7%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
2018 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Violets, blackberries, cherry pits, worn leather, matchboxes, dusty soil on the nose. Boysenberry, currant, anise, rose, espresso bean, elegant French oak, broad on the palate while being both balanced and powerful.
wine score
93 points Wine Advocate
Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon rolls out of the glass with ready-for-business notes of freshly crushed black and red plums, Black Forest cake and ripe blackcurrants, plus suggestions of licorice, tar and new leather with a touch of wild sage. Medium to full-bodied, the palate bursts with bold black fruit layers, framed by soft, velvety tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing long with a compelling floral perfume coming through. Nicely done!
94 points James Suckling
Black-olive and savory smoked-meat aromas, along with dried blueberry and walnut. It’s full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Dark chocolate adds to the savory flavors. Concentrated and focused. Try from 2023.
Profile
Grape Blended
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot
Palate
Boysenberry, currant, anise, rose, espresso bean, elegant French oak, broad on the palate while being both balanced and powerful
Colour
Deep red.
Aroma
Violets, blackberries, cherry pits, worn leather, matchboxes, dusty soil
Palate
Boysenberry, currant, anise, rose, espresso bean, elegant French oak, broad on the palate while being both balanced and powerful
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
Product details
WINEMAKER NOTES
2018 was a dream growing season and harvest for Napa Valley. An abundance of rain in February was followed by continuous days of sunshine and mild temperatures that made for uniform vines and even cluster growth. With no major heat spikes to contend with, there was no need to rush through harvest. Cooler temperatures allowed us to pick when we wanted, without stress and under optimal conditions. The gift from Mother Nature translated to wines that not only have great concentration but also an amazing freshness.
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