2023 Estate Cabernet Selection 6 Pack
NEW RELEASE
2023 Estate Cabernet Selection 6 Pack
Contains the following wines:
2023 Vineyard 887 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - 1 Bottle
2023 Rutherford Estate Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - 1 Bottle
2023 St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - 1 Bottle
2023 Howell Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - 1 Bottle
2023 Piazza Del Dotto Oakville Estate Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - 1 Bottle
2023 The Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - 1 Bottle
Tasting Notes:
2023 Vineyard 887 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Vineyard 887 in St. Helena
The Vineyard 887 Family Reserve blend is the most layered and balanced of all the selections. It is a 10-barrel blend of the BEST French Oak barrels that we have. Layers of flavors showcase the purity of the black fruit from this amazing single vineyard site. The barrel blend is truly the best representation of what this vineyard and vintage has to offer.
2023 Rutherford Estate Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Rutherford Estate Vineyard
The nose is a profound and captivating journey with aromas of freshly roasted coffee and dark cacao that give way to a concentrated core of black plum and wet stone. The palate is rich and full-bodied, echoing the fruit on the nose with additional notes of ripe blackberry and dark cherry. The finish is persistent and smooth, with a lush texture that coats the palate. A quintessential Napa Cabernet, this wine is built for the cellar and will evolve beautifully over the next 10-15 years.
2023 St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our St. Helena Mountain Vineyard
The 2023 St. Helena Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of extraordinary depth and structure, demonstrating the same pedigree that has earned it top scores in past vintages. Its inky, impenetrable hue hints at the concentration within. This vintage is a meticulous blend of the estate's top blocks, thoughtfully aged in the highest quality French oak to showcase the unique terroir at the base of the Mayacamas.
The aroma is a captivating tapestry of dark fruit and savory spice, with dominant notes of cassis, black cherry, and fig, underscored by nuances of star anise and nutmeg. On the palate, the texture is luxurious and seamless, revealing layers of black fruit compote, with highlights of dried blackberry, crème de cassis, and a hint of espresso bean. The finish is lengthy and memorable, with well-integrated, polished tannins that promise exceptional cellar potential. This is a powerful, yet elegant wine built for the long haul.
2023 Howell Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Howell Mountain Vineyard
Hailing from the sun-drenched, high-elevation vineyards of Howell Mountain, our Cabernet is the most robust of our estate selections. This vintage reveals a concentrated core of powerful dark fruit. Plush black cherry and dense blackcurrant mingle with hints of cinnamon and dried herbs. Despite its beautifully fruit-driven character, this wine has remarkable depth and luxurious, velvety tannins. The long, memorable finish echoes with flavors of cocoa, lilac, and licorice. This is another standout wine from a truly legendary appellation.
2023 Piazza Del Dotto Oakville Estate Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Oakville Estate Vineyard
The Oakville appellation continues its reign as a premier destination for Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, and our 2023 Piazza Oakville Family Reserve Cabernet stands as a testament to this legacy. This limited-production gem is a quintessential expression of our newest East block. It is aged on an array of the finest French oak barrels we have which gives this wine layers of flavor.
On the nose, the 2023 vintage bursts forth with an immediate vibrancy, showcasing lively red fruits like boysenberry and Bing cherry, which gracefully transition into deeper notes of wild blackberry, cassis liqueur, dark cocoa, and a hint of star anise. The palate reveals a commanding and multi-dimensional presence, unfurling with velvety layers of concentrated flavor. While built for the long haul, its refined tannic framework ensures a remarkable approachability in its youth, promising an evolving experience with each passing year.
2023 The Beast Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from all of our Estate Vineyards made up of 48% St. Helena Mountain, 23% Oakville, 13% Vineyard 887, 6% Rutherford, 5% Villa Del Lago, 5% Howell Mountain
"The Dream" to create the world’s greatest Cabernet Sauvignon from the most sought-after vineyard estates in Napa Valley. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the best barrels selections from our best Estate vineyards from St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Howell Mountain and Pritchard Hill. The Beast has received multiple 100-point ratings, truly offering the creme de la creme from each of our top vineyards!
Its captivating bouquet unfolds with intricate layers of dark chocolate, ripe blackberry preserves, and hints of baking spice and toasted vanilla bean. The palate has a rich mid palate with a seamlessly integrated tannin structure that extends from entry to finish. Nuances of rich black cherry, caramelized sugar, and elegant oak spice are harmoniously woven together, leading to a velvety finish. This is our flagship Cabernet, unequivocally showcasing why Napa Valley remains a premier region for producing wines of such extraordinary caliber.