Yountville Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon
2017
Growing grapes sustainably has always been a top priority at Grgich Hills. All vineyards are certified organic and farmed biodynamically. This agricultural philosophy treats the Earth as a living organism and uses homeopathic preparations, cosmic rhythms, and nature’s basic life forces to bring about balance between the grapevines and the Earth. Since 2006, the entire 366 vineyard acres are biodynamically farmed – the country’s largest biodynamic vineyard acreage. Grgich Hills owns five...
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The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville Selection is a wine of wonderfu complexity . There is a bouquet of ripe cassis, raspberry jam, and succulent blueberry, deep red fruit aromatics layered with hints of red pepper and sandalwood. It showcases subtle notes of fresh blueberries , blackberries blended with citrus and orange peel.
Lots of currants and blackberries on the nose with some violets, following through to a full body with round, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Nice balance and freshness to this. Always well balanced. From organically grown grapes.
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