WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Napa Valley, while small in size, produces some of the finest wines in the world. Old World varietals thrive here, reflecting their classic characteristics while showcasing the diversity of Napa Valley's sub-appellations, each with their unique micro-climate and complex soils. These appellations gravelly, well-drained hillside soils, which are exposed to sunlight at low temperatures, produce wines with a dense palate and great structure.
COMPOSICION VARIETAL
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
ACIDEZ
7.3 g/l
ORIGEN
California
AGING
Between 8 and 12 month.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
16 - 14ºC
COLOR
Ruby Red
CLIMATE
Sunlight at low temperatures.
PALATE
Dark cherry, cassis, and blackberry flavors.
SMELL
Dark cherry.
WINE DESCRIPTORS
ABOUT THE WINERY: WINE SPOTS
The fruit for the 2017 Wine Spots Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from the Stags Leap, Rutherford and St. Helena AVAs. The gravelly, well-drained hillside soils are exposed to sunlight at low temperatures, producing wines with a dense palate and great structure.
CRITIC'S NOTES
Come and dive in the Mediterranean ocean on a warm day!This wine is all you can expect from a perfect and relaxing day in the French riviera. Friendly, fun, full of flavor and refreshing.The bright acidity is very well balanced with the sweet flavors of the red cherries, plums and juicy apples, a hint of white roses and quince to complete this delicious wine.Even so, it is a light wine perfect for chilling in the balcony or at the pool. I was very surprised by the length in the palate, very food friendly can pair with varied dishes. Try salads, grilled fish, sushi, chicken or pizza! All pairs are perfect with this rose.Then take a bottle and just enjoy!
OUR SOMELIER REVIEW
Like I said on other occasions, Napa Valley master Bordeaux Varieties, those grapes go so well together that anywhere in the glove they emulate the Bordeaux blend. Of course you need to have good grapes to make a good wine, and Napa has them, but in a blend you can see the artistry of the mend behind the label.This powerful wine has an intense nose of cherries, black berries, red currant, prunes, cedar, tobacco, cacao, kish, vanilla and tea leaves, so complex but well balanced at the same time. The entrance in the mouth is velvety and sweet and suddenly the tannins hit and the flavors invade all the palate. I was surprised about this wine, while the 2017 vintage is still young and fresh and my recommendation is to buy a couple bottles and age in your wine cellar.This wine stays in the palate and pairs with red meat, game, hard cheeses, grilled vegetables and pasta with heavy sources.