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CASK Cabernet Sauvignon

Captain Niebaum’s curiosity and exploratory nature played a key role with introducing Cabernet Sauvignon to Napa Valley. Over time, the varietal has evolved, letting us enjoy a single vintage for years.

CASK Cabernet Sauvignon honors the varietal with a wine made of 100% Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French and American Oak barrels. As a tribute to the wooden casks that have aged Napa’s greatest Cabernets for over a century, our CASK Cabernet Sauvignon features an oak veneer label resembling the historic vessels.

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Product Details by Vintage


Year

2020

Alcohol %

14.2%

Appelation

Rutherford, Napa Valley

Vineyards

Boardwalk, Middle Garden, Lower Cask, Chateau N1, Walnut

Blend

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Barrel Regimen

18 Months - 15% New French Oak, 10% New American Oak, 75% Neutral Oak

Tasting Notes

Displaying its deep ruby color, this wine leads with plum-blueberry compote with notes of Sencha tea and vanilla. The wine evolves gradually in the glass to reveal subtle hints of tobacco leaf. Introduction to the palate is dynamic, inviting the exploration of ripe, round tannins that create a structure that is generous yet balanced in design. The wine concludes with a very fresh, long, and aromatic finish.

Vintage Notes

A welcomed rainfall just before bloom set the stage for excellent fruit set for a small 2020 crop. Strong canopy growth offered the fruit protection from the short spells of summer heat as the season progressed toward an early and brief harvest. All fruit was harvested by hand in just under two weeks, commencing September 12th and ending on September 25th.

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