2014 Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon Wight Vineyard
Regular price
$39
Sale price
$100
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COMPLEX. DARK FRUIT. DEPTH.
WINE OVERVIEW
Single-vineyard estate Cab picked from the best block of Lewelling Ranch. Sumptuous aromas of berries, coffee and vanilla.
TASTING NOTES
An elegant Cabernet with impressive depth and complexity. Filled with notes of cassis, spice, forest floor, cedar, violet and dark fruits.
EAT WITH
Try with a meaty lasagna, peppered steak with a balsamic glaze or dark chocolate cake.
TECH INFO
Harvested 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills. The soil is bale gravelly loam. Aged 20 months in 90% new French oak. Bottled unfined and filtered.
Where: Napa Valley, California
Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Elevation: 250 feet
Alcohol: 15.5%
More about Lewelling
Lewelling Vineyards is one of the oldest continuously-owned family vineyards in the Napa Valley, consistently making elegant and highly sought-after Cabernets. This historic Napa Valley estate was established in 1864 near the western foothills of St. Helena by pioneer winegrower John Lewelling. Today the family, including 5th generation Alan, Doug and Dave Wight and 6th generation Haley, farm a 28-acre vineyard on a portion of the original estate.
The family is committed to making wines that showcase the exceptional fruit from this unique vineyard site. Gentle winemaking and minimal handling are emphasized to preserve the natural aromas and expression of the grapes which create some of Napa’s most elegant Cabernets.