Since 1978, Duckhorn Vineyards has been exploring the character and complexity of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Drawing on our winemaking team’s expertise working with this varietal, Decoy Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rich and appealing expression of the varietal crafted to be ready upon release.
From the winemaker – “From its deep ruby and violet hue to its enticing fruit-forward aromas of blackberry, currant and black cherry, this wine showcases what we love about great Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate, the lush fruit is balanced by smooth, rich tannins and lovely layers of spice, cocoa and hints of sweet and toasty French oak.”
Rating:
This wine was given a 87 point rating by Wine Spectator.
At Rodney Strong Vineyards we focus on modern artisan winemaking, exclusively from Sonoma County, California. Our family-owned winery is committed to quality wines and to protecting our resources for the future. We are solar-powered, certify ed sustainable, practice Fish Friendly Farming and Sonoma County’s first carbon neutral winery.
From the winemaker – “Aromas of black cherries and plums are accompanied by notes of violets and vanilla. On the palate the wine is rich and full-bodied with flavors of juicy blackberries, cranberries, and black currants abound, followed by notes of vanilla and sweet spice.”
The two grape varieties (95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot) of the blend were fermented differently: the Merlot was given seven to eight days of skin contact at maximum temperatures of 79° in order to extract only supple tannins and preserve the fruity character of the grape’s aromas, while the Sangiovese was given a longer, ten to twelve day maceration on its skins at higher temperatures, 86° which included a soft punching down of the cap of skins in order to increase the complexity of the wine’s flavors and aromas. Ageing took place both in stainless steel tanks and in oak for a total aging period of nine months, followed by a short, two months period of bottle aging before commercial release.
Every aspect of the winemaking process is carefully controlled during the production of Grand Estates. These uncompromising winemaking practices – while time-consuming and costly – are the only way to guarantee that every bottle of Grand Estates represents the varietal expression of the region. It’s this devotion to quality that has cemented Grand Estates as one of the world’s best wine values. The purple-colored Grand Estate Cabernet Sauvignon spent 16 months in 33%new oak barrels. Cedar, tobacco, incense, violets, spice box, black currant and blackberry aromas inform the nose of a layered, spicy, easy-to-understand Cabernet that is nicely balanced and moderately lengthy. It is a good value that will provide enjoyment for another 4 or 5 years.
Handpicked at the peak of flavor development, this 2011 Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon was barrel aged in new American oak and 1-2 year old French oak for 16 months. All of the grapes from this Red Hill mountains vineyard have been organically grown and sustainably farmed for the past 10 years.
This vintage of Twenty Bench marks our 10th anniversary of crafting a Cabernet Sauvignon of both worth and value. By sourcing from several vineyard sites in the Napa Valley, including our own estates, we are able to produce a wine that showcases the classic elements of ripe fruit, suppleness, texture and balance that one expects to find in world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aromas of black raspberry pie and creme brulee with soft fruity medium body and a juicy, berry, caramel and peppery spice finish with polite tannins.
This great Bordeaux-style Maritage is made up of 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet, and 33% Petit Verdot.
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