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Cabernet Sauvignon
2014
Grgich Hills Estate Winery, nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, holds a storied history marked by excellence and innovation. Founded in 1977 by Miljenko "Mike" Grgich and Austin Hills, it quickly became renowned for its commitment to crafting premium wines. Mike Grgich, a Croatian immigrant and celebrated winemaker, gained international acclaim when the Chardonnay he crafted for Chateau Montelena won the 1976 Paris Tasting, a watershed moment for American wines. Located in Rutherford, Grgich...
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For the third year in a row, Napa Valley experienced an exceptional vintage, aided by near drought conditions. Budbreak came slightly early and the modest temperatures through the growing season helped preserve moisture. July’s relatively low temperatures, coupled with high relative humidity, slowed down sugar accumulation to achieve perfect ripeness with lower alcohol. Harvest started and ended about two weeks earlier than normal, producing superb quality.
This wine’s personality was formed through the warm and dry growing season. The grape seeds naturally turned ultra-ripe early, creating an ethereal wine with fine-grain tannins. Acids were higher than in 2013, preserving the wine’s freshness.
Complex aromas of black fruits, rich leather and nuances of violets burst out of the glass. Its full-bodied, rich mouthfeel carries these flavours for a long, lingering finish that loves a good grilled steak, rack of lamb or roasted duck.
This shows some of the classic Grgich hallmarks with fresher fruit that runs in the red to black plum spectrum as well as fresh herbs and grass. Medium to full body, grainy tannins and a minerally, dynamic finish. From biodynamically-grown grapes. Drink in 2020.
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