St. Helena

Cabernet Sauvignon / 2021

In the glass, this 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon presents an alluring, deep purple hue that captivates the senses. It beckons from the first whiff, revealing a symphony of enticing aromas, including vibrant notes of fresh raspberry, luscious cherry, and tangy cranberry, interwoven with hints of fragrant vanilla and earthy undertones. As it unfolds, hazelnut, rich cocoa, and a delicate infusion of spices gracefully enhance the ripe red fruit profile of this full-bodied wine. The grand finale is a persistent, harmoniously balanced finish, characterized by impeccably polished, round tannins.

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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 splendid 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 full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena.

Winemaker’s Notes

2021 was a smooth and uneventful harvest season. June started out warm, followed by a cool and foggy July and August that slowed ripening and caused nice retention of acidity. Even ripening, with no extreme heat events, made for ideal growing conditions. Sparse winter rains resulted in an early budbreak, evenly developed clusters, and smaller berries packed full of flavor. Overall, the fruit was exceptional, making it another amazing year for quality.

The grapes for this Appellation Series Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena were hand harvested on September 10 before being fermented in open top fermenters and aged in 85% new French oak barrels for 24 months before being bottled unfiltered.