It was a year beyond expectation at Chateau Montelena. We’re talking a veritable tsunami of Cabernet grapes—473 tons, to be exact. And every drop delivered the quality, the flavor and the chemistry that it takes to create the classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon—the region’s original Big Kahuna. Dark, savory, deep and fruity, with that old school firmness that put California Cabs on the map. Sustainable, Organic
Wine visionary Jean Engelbrecht, who loves Bordeaux, and golf legend Ernie Els, whose favorite grape is Shiraz, have hit a hole-in-one with this Shiraz-infused Bordeaux-style blend. Notes of toffee, jasmine and caramelized sage butter punctuate the berry and currant aromas, leading to flavors of black currant, bacon, grilled herbs, tobacco and figs. Sustainable, Organic
Named Winemaker of the Year by Wine Spectator in 2002 and 2006, Aurelio Montes is the only winemaker in Chile to harvest solely at night. This, he says, makes the wine more balanced, since the vine “perspires” during the day, losing water and elevating the grape’s sugar content. This kind of attention to detail produced this romantic, full-bodied, old world style Cab that screams smoothness and sophistication (in Spanish, of course). Sustainable, Organic
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