Vellum Wine Craft
2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
California: Napa Valley
Mission Briefing
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Tasting Profile
| Look: | Super deep, dark crimson throughout the glass, with a lighter red ruby around the fringe. |
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| Smell: | Bold aromas of dark plum and blackberry are framed by hints of cassis, sweet tobacco leaf, nutmeg, clove, sandalwood, black peppercorn, and a touch of espresso bean. |
| Taste: | Well balanced and delicious flavors of sweet plum, boysenberry, and a touch of wild raspberry are layered overtop freshly tilled earth, dried fall leaves, pipe tobacco, dark baking spices, and a lovely note of river rock minerality. |
| Finish: | This robust wine is best decanted. After it’s been given a chance to open, you’ll be greeted by a very smooth finish, with dark fruit and spice flavors that linger through the long finish. |
| Pairing: | Beef short ribs, braised with fresh bay leaves and a tamarind balsamic glaze. |
What the Winery Says
- Winemaker
- Karl Lehmann and Jeff Mathy
- Accolades
- 96 Points - Master Somm Catherine Fallis
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Fruit Variety
- 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
- Farming Practices
- 100% Organic
- ABV
- 14.1%