Vintage Notes
The 2015 growing season in Napa Valley started out with unseasonably warm temperatures in the late winter and early spring. This resulted in an early bud break and bloom. Colder temperatures in May (during the peak of bloom) caused uneven fruit set which ultimately resulted in a much smaller crop in 2015, compared to both average yields and the three abundant years that preceded it. As a result, winemakers worked together with vineyard crews and employed new technologies, like optical sorting, to ensure they picked and crushed only the best quality grapes. The harvest was one of the earliest on record in Napa Valley.
Tasting Notes
Bright red plum, lively cherry fruit, red currant, and hints of tobacco leaf and sage. A full-bodied palate with mineral nuances and an elegant structure. Subtle notes of coffee and vanilla linger on the finish.
Reviews
97 points The Tasting Panel Magazine, Meridith May, April 2020 issue
93 points wine.com, Wilfred Wong, 1/19/21
92 points Wine Spectator, James Molesworth, August 31, 2019 issue
91 points Decanter Magazine, December 2019 issue, Californian Cabernet 2015 – London Panel Tasting on 9/17/19
91 points, Gold, 2021 Sommelier Choice Awards
Gold, 2021 TexSom International Wine Awards
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Stags Leap District
Vineyard
100% Silverado Vineyard
Harvest Info
September 9 – 11, 2015
Skin Contact
21 days of skin contact
Oak Profile
17 months barrel age
50% new oak
New oak profile: 100% French
Overall oak profile: 89% French, 11% American
Analysis
14.3% Alcohol
6.40 g/L TA
3.46 pH
Aging Suggestions
7-10 years peak; drink by 15-20 years
