Timeline Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

WINEMAKING Over 36 years of meticulous vineyard management and winemaking experience are fundamental to the quality of our wines and reputation for excellence.  Each lot was hand harvested at ideal ripeness and gently crushed into 1.5 and 5 ton stainless steel fermenters. Gentle handling of the fruit through hand punch downs and gravity assisted movements were utilized throughout the entire winemaking process. The wine was cleanly racked to small oak barrels, 25% new, and barrel aged for 22 months. For a portion of this time before blending, it underwent extended aging on the lees to build additional complexity and mouthfeel.

TASTING NOTES With its classic Cabernet profile, this expressive wine shows layers of dark fruit, black pepper, and espresso, accented by an array of floral notes, including violet and lavender. With blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis on the palate, it is framed with fine tannins which carry through to a flavorful finish.