Rombauer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2018

The fruit for this Rombauer wine comes from vineyards in the Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Carneros, Oakville, Stag’s Leap District, and St. Helena AVAs. All fruit for this vintage was harvested before the valley fires.

The grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the wine. A cold soak extracted color and flavor, before a combination of tank and barrel fermentation was used to provide a richer, more textured palate. The wine was gently basket-pressed before being racked to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging.

This wine is deep purple with a bright fuschia rim. The nose is expressive, with aromas of red cherry and sage with a hint of violet, spice and toast. The wine is full-bodied, packed with flavors of raspberry and black cherry, along with notes of violet and toast from the oak. Supple tannins carry through to a fine and smooth finish.

Our favorite pairings for this wine include Grilled Steaks with Mushroom Ragout or Osso Buco with Risotto Milanese