Cabernet Sauvignon Flashcards
Austin Hope
2020
Paso Robles
$50
Warm climate with large diurnal swings
45 different soils, calcerous based soils raise PH
Vintage: Normal
Vinification: 13 months in combination of new and used French oak
Tasting Notes: Black cherry, burnt sugar, smoke; ripe dark fruit, vanilla foam, roasted coffee, spice
Popular
Chivalry 2020
$100
Napa - Howell Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon
Husband and wife team with winemaker from Far Niente
Cherry and anise
Don’t maintain grower contracts but search out best vineyards each year and then work with grower
Barrel aged 16-24 months
5 to 20 years aging potential
Post & Beam 2020
$37
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa
91 WS (2018/2019)
Cassis, leather, raspberry compote and Christmas spice.
Blend throughout Napa
Far Niente experience
More easy drinking
2021 Trig Point Cabernet Sauvignon
$34
Alexander Valley - Diamond Dust
The early morning fog and deep gravelly loam soils
Single vineyard, handcrafted, small production, artisan wines
Black cherry, lush and creamy
Quilt
$40
Napa (pulled from 9 regions from furthest north to south)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Joseph Wagner, 5 generation winemaker (Caymus, Belle Glos)
