Coombsville

Cabernet Sauvignon / 2020

Very deep ruby hue with lovely aromas of dark berry, granite and hot chalk, overlaid with a bed of violets and thyme. The palate is dense, concentrated, powerful but contained, tannins are beautifully laced through the density of the fruit creating a silky weave. The acidity is high but nicely distributed acrossthe palate and integrates nicely with the fruit of the wine. The finish is long, poised, elegant, warming. Superbly charming and elegant wine.

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Tasting Notes

Story

In 1861, our founder, Count Haraszthy, journeyed to Europe to procure the finest grapevines. While in Bordeaux, he declared “Cabernet Sauvignon is its unsurpassed grape. The wine made of it possesses splending color and an exquisite bouquet.” Bringing choice cuttings back to California, he propagated them at Buena Vista and sold thousands to those that founded the Napa Valley wine world. We celebrate Buena Vista’s historic contribution to Napa wine by offering this concentrated and seamless Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemaker’s Notes

2020 kicked off with ideal growing conditions. Mild temperatures led to evenly developed clusters and an early budbreak was followed by a warm to hotsummer. Low winter rains resulted in smaller berries with concentratedflavors. Harvest was in early August and all things pointed to normal yieldsand exceptional fruit quality.

The grapes for this Appellation Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville were hand harvested then fermented in open top fermenters and aged in 2% newFrench oak barrels for 24 months before being bottled unfiltered.