Medium to full body, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Blend: 98 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 Malbec, 1 Merlot Critical Acclaim JS 91 James Suckling Aromas of blueberry, blackberry and hints of hazelnut. Right from the first release, the now iconic producer garnered huge scores and a fanatic following. Pair this 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with port braised beef short ribs topped with mint leaves.
The inaugural vintage saw only 220 cases of MAZE Cabernet Sauvignon produced, and slowly but surely, production has grown over the years to include a single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Knights Valley and the extremely limited production CLEW from two small vineyards in Coombsville.Ģ017 marked another chapter in the MAZE Wines story, as Mike Hirby joined us as Consultant Winemaker. Product Details The producer Screaming Eagle Screaming Eagle is one of the Napa Valley’s original cult Cabernets. He found himself in the extremely fortunate position of meeting and working alongside celebrated Winemaker Mark Herold, and there, between Paul, Gerry and Mark acting as consultant, MAZE Wines was born. Grassini Family Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) Central Coast. last bottle offered Inoculum Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2015 at the same price on August 28, 2020. Sold on last bottle Posted August 26, 2021, 9:28 pm PST. 1988 Beaulieu Vineyard Beau Tour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Inoculum Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2015. In 2009, he travelled to the Napa Valley and was able to make that dream a reality. Heitz 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) Editors' Choice. 2007 Ghost Horse Vineyards Shadow Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Paul, however, held a wider dream of being in the Winery, working in the Vineyards and learning the complete craft of winemaking. They developed a small, but exquisite portfolio of boutique international wines previously unavailable in Ireland. I have visited almost every vintner in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys of California, sampling their spectacular wines. The Madiran I preferred was without hesitation this Chateau Viella 2012 Prestige, and oddly it was a 100 Tannat, from a 25-year-old vineyard on pebble stones and clay, 4-hectare parcel. Upon his retirement from Media, Gerry, along with his son Paul, started a wine importation business in Ireland. These red wines had a majority of Tannat (70 or more) with a percentage of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, which are supposed to soften the Tannat.
Whilst building his business, he developed his love affair with fine quality wines and a lifelong interest in Oenology. Michelle, L’ecole #41, Quilceda Creek and Leonetti.During a career spent in Media, Gerry McSharry spent many happy years entertaining friends and prospective clients in some of the world’s finest restaurants. Whether you’re looking for a budget bottle for everyday enjoyment, or a stellar, world-class wine with tremendous aging potential, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines can deliver the goods! Among the many fine options are bottles from Columbia Crest, Chateau Ste. High scores aplenty confirmed there is very good quality in California’s 2015 Cabernets, with a consistent standard overall, though a tendency to super-ripeness persists, says Stephen Brook. Even in its youth, it displays a fully integrated nose of fresh red and black currants, wild blackberries, and a perfumed bouquet of violets and lavender. Napa Valley & California Cabernet Sauvignon 2015: Panel tasting results. It is a lithe and tempting elixir that dazzles the senses. Old World similarities include an undeniable brightness from acidity, as well as notes of herbs, graphite and a dusty, sometimes gravelly minerality. Cliff Lede Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (SRP 78.00) The 2016 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon is from Stags Leap District. Representing the former are characteristics like the ripe, forward fruit that results from long sunny days during the growing season (up to two hours longer than in much of California).
One of the fascinations of these Columbia Valley Cabs is that they so often seem to have one foot in the New World and one in the Old. Terrific examples hail from sub-appellations like Red Mountain, Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills and Walla Walla Valley. With over 10,000 acres under vine, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most widely-grown varietal in the state. Washington produces so many exciting wines, and that definitely includes Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.