Perched at 1000 ft over the Napa Valley floor, Oakville Ranch is the original mountain vineyard of our beloved Oakville viticultural area. The ranch consists of multiple facets, hollows, and aspects, yielding a variety of microclimates within the estate. We pick from a terraced hillside with a northeastern aspect. The softer warmth of the morning sunlight allows for even ripening and long hangtime, and the red volcanic soils produce bold, structural tannins. However, it is the deep experience of Phil Coturri's farming that makes all the difference. His steady hand coaxes deep harmonics of flavors and structures that go on and on and on.
"This dark and brooding Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and concentrated. Aromatics of ripe black and blue fruits with dark chocolate and floral undertones. The body is balanced with notes of ripe blackberry, plum, cassis, with hints of pipe tobacco and savory notes of dried mushrooms and black olive. Bold and structural tannins provide an opulent palate."
