Wine #181
St. Supery Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
USA, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
RRP £55.00
UK Stockists
Jeroboams
MM
Maggie Macpherson
Jeroboams
Description
Opulent purple and red hues present in this wine. Cassis, black plum and anise aromas combine with subtle vanilla from the toasted oak. Juicy blackberry and black currant flavors mingle with black licorice, espresso and toasted oak in this structured yet elegant cabernet sauvignon with velvety tannins.
Awards
92 pts James Suckling
2016 saw a near-perfect growing season. A warm spring jumpstarted bud break and an ideal June and July followed with moderate daytime temperatures and cool nights. August was cooler allowing for an even and steady growing season which encouraged the fruit to ripen uniformly under slow, steady conditions. Harvested by hand in the cool morning hours, the grapes were brought to the winery where they were hand and optical sorted. Warm fermentation temperatures along with gentle cap maceration helped achieve the desired color and structure for the wine before an extended maceration time on the skins.
Certifications
Napa Green
2016 saw a near-perfect growing season. A warm spring jumpstarted bud break and an ideal June and July followed with moderate daytime temperatures and cool nights. August was cooler allowing for an even and steady growing season which encouraged the fruit to ripen uniformly under slow, steady conditions. Harvested by hand in the cool morning hours, the grapes were brought to the winery where they were hand and optical sorted. Warm fermentation temperatures along with gentle cap maceration helped achieve the desired color and structure for the wine before an extended maceration time on the skins.
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
6.03 g/l acidity
