TOR Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley – 2018

2018 was a great Cabernet vintage in Napa Valley with an extremely long, cool growing season and hang time for the grapes – many of which were not picked until late in October! This Cabernet was 100% sourced from TOR’s Terra Roja vineyard, which is next door to big name wineries such as Screaming Eagle and Maya. You might expect the wine to be a big, powerful blockbuster , but it is perfumed, dark and complex, with perfect balancing freshness. Excellent Napa Cabernet at a fair price.

WINEMAKER’ S TA S T I N G N O T E

Bursting with black cherries, rhubarb pie, and huckleberry preserves the nose on this stunning Cabernet is laced with black licorice and cinnamon notes that add a subtle and exotic feeling to the luxurious pure fruit aromas. The palate is dense and chewy with layers of unctuous defined fruits, the comforting presence of perfectly ripe tannin finishes with a touch of fine sweet cedar and black tea notes before a 30 second+ finish. This wine is well put together and showcases the playful yet powerful nature of top Oakville terroirs. Will drink well on release and improve from 5 years or more in the cellar.