The Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wine is dark ruby color introduces this wine that expresses dark fruit aroma and flavors. With spicy sweet oak complexity, the wine exudes dark fruit such as blackberry, black currant, blueberry and dark cherry.
This wine from Fritzsche is an homage to the great Fritzsche family reunion of 1975, which included a memorable trip to Bay Area wine country where a young Vincent learned how good it smells to be in a cellar full of Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. This is elegant, detailed California Cabernet.
The fruit for the Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested during the cool early morning hours. Following de-stemming, the grapes were fermented slowly in stainless steel fermenters and then pressed gently into stainless steel tanks. A portion of the wine is aged on a blend of American and French oak while another portion is maintained in stainless steel, providing blending options for the winemaker to craft a bold and structured wine
Tasting Note:This wine presents a deep purple color and a smooth, full-bodied texture. There are vibrant red fruity aromas of cherry, blueberry, and a hint of black cherry, complemented by a touch of French vanilla oak. On the palate, blueberry and black cherry persist, balanced by the signature electric tension of Alexander Valley that keeps the wine bright and supple. The finish is rounded with plush, velvet-like tannins, making it a wine you’ll want to revisit for another glass. Pair best with red meat such as prime rib, filet mignon, or rack of lamb.
All of the grapes were grown at our estate vineyards, which are certified organic and Biodynamic. The result is an elegant wine with aromas of black cherries and licorice with a long finish. Full bodied with smooth tannins, it's the perfect partner with filet mignon, grilled steak or lamb chops.
Cabernet Groth Napa Reserve 2021 Oakville-Napa Valley
Representing the finest lots of the vintage from the Reserve blocks on our Oakville Estate, this wine is the pinnacle of our growing and winemaking efforts. When our family acquired our Oakville Estate in 1981, we knew it was a special property, one eminently suited to growing great Cabernet Sauvignon. It quickly became clear that certain Cabernet lots from the western edge of our property displayed unique, intriguing characteristics distinct enough to be bottled on their own.
Hazel and Axe Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily sourced from premium vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County. This wine is crafted to reflect the classic characteristics of California Cabernet Sauvignon, making it a popular choice among wine enthusiasts.
Tasting Notes
Flavor Profile: The wine features bold, dark fruit flavorsof blackberry and crème de cassis, harmoniously balanced with subtle oak nuances.
“Our Hess Select Cabernet features grapes from some of the best vineyards in Napa and Lake county. The wine showcases a ruby color with aromas red raspberry and dark cherry. Flavors of red raspberry, black cherry follow with spicy notes of currants, anise, cloves, cedar and a touch of vanilla. This soft, round, medium-bodied wine tastes like Cabernet should. Our Cabernet is perfect with an informal BBQ straight through to Saturday night.” -Dave Guffy, Winemaker
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard gives up clean distinct aromas of cedar pencil, cassis, black currant, african violets, espresso, and maduro tobacco, it rolls over your tongue with a deeply sensual, seamless texture backed micro-fine tannins, remarkable purity of fruit, subtle oak and a long building finish.
