Aged for 16 months in French barrels (50% new barrels). A blend of grapes from our own vineyards in Napa Valley and from growers with whom we have long-term contracts. The wine has a gorgeous layered flavor of plum, raspberry, and cinnamon supported by supple tannins and a firm structure.
Duckhorn has been producing Cabernet Sauvignon since 1978.
Combining grapes from our own vineyards with those from top growers, we create a seamless, perfect balance of fruit, oak and tannins that captures the complex flavors of Napa Valley.
Blending Cabernet with Merlot adds nuance, making it a wine that can be enjoyed young and is also suitable for aging.
Vintage Information
Due to the warm winter and less than 50% of the usual amount of precipitation, we took early measures against the drought, such as encouraging new shoots, careful management of cover crops, targeted irrigation, and pruning with consideration of the load on the grapes. Buds sprouted from mid-March to early April and flowered in mid-May. The favorable growing season promoted excellent ripening. Harvesting began with Sauvignon Blanc in mid-August, followed soon by Chardonnay and Merlot, and the remaining Bordeaux varieties were all harvested by October 15th. The drought resulted in low yields, but the grapes were small and had a concentrated flavor, resulting in excellent grapes. The white wine had ideal acidity and a fresh tropical flavor, and the red wine was surprisingly concentrated, resulting in a wine with great depth, complexity and juiciness.
Tasting Comments
Made from fruit from the mountain area and valley floor, this rich wine offers aromas of spiced, stewed blueberries, black currants, milk chocolate, and licorice. On the palate, lively acidity adds elegance and brightness to the blackberry and black raspberry flavors. Supple tannins and hints of black tea add sophistication to the long, luxurious finish.
Vintage: 2021
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red wine
Taste: Full-bodied
Main variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 94%
Blend: 5% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Napa Valley
Vineyards: Oak Knoll, Rutherford, Oakville, Calistoga, and other Napa Valley locations
Winemaker: Rnee Ary
Aging: 16 months in French barrels (50% new)
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 14.5%
JAN: 669576019344