Inglenook - Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley 2017
Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to John Daniel Jr., who produced the muchheralded Inglenook 1941 Cabernet Sauvignon from vine cuttings brought to the Inglenook Estate from Bordeaux by founder Gustave Niebaum. Today, this estate-grown wine is blended with the finest lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties that remain after the highly selective blending of Rubicon.
Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley
100% Organic certified - CCOF since 1991
Barrel Regimen: 18 Months, 100% French Oak, 50% New OakVintage Notes
Rainfall in winter and spring of 2017 was bountiful, totaling nearly 50 inches. These condi-tions allowed for a smooth transition into bloom and fruit set. All of the organically-farmed fruit on the Inglenook estate that comprise our 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from September 5th to October 6th. The fruit shows balanced acidity across the board, lending freshness to the final blend – a hallmark of Inglenook wines.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Ruby in color, with a violet-edged hue, the 2017 shows notes of blackberry brambles, black cherry, truffle, fennel and cocoa. The structure is tightly-woven, with fine, round, velvety tannins; hints of vanilla and licorice arise during the long, generous finish. Superb balance and freshness ensure that this wine will continue to evolve in the bottle for years to come