GOTT Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal

98% Cabernet Sauvignon
1% Malbec
1% Merlot

Appellation

Napa Valley

Barrel

100% New French oak

We selected our Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from hillside vines in southeast Napa where the cool, foggy mornings and evenings allow for longer hang time resulting in well-developed fruit flavors, and well-balanced tannins and acidity in the wine. A small amount of Malbec is blended to add power, structure and well-balanced acidity while Merlot helps complement the varietal’s characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon by softening the powerful tannins and adding texture to the wine.

Across California, the growing season started off with much needed winter rains, resulting in a later than usual bud break. Warm spring and summer temperatures, followed by a late summer heatwave and cool autumn temperatures, caused us to pick our fruit in early October. Optical sorting was done to ensure only the best berries go through the fermentation process. The fruit was picked at its optimal ripeness delivering Cabernet Sauvignon fruit with rich, ripe flavor, tannins and structure.

Following harvest, the wine was fermented at warmer temperatures with frequent pump overs to help add to the mouthfeel bringing out rich, fruit flavors. The wine was then aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak.