2019 Cervantes Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Name: 2019 Cervantes Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Brand: Cervantes Family Vineyards
Availability: InStock

Cabernet Sauvignon is King in the Napa Valley for a very good reason: it is adaptable to nearly all the many terroirs that we find throughout the Valley and is arguably the best vehicle to present the character of the region as a whole. While we farm a longer list of cultivars on our ranch, we recognize the reign of Cabernet Sauvignon and honor its power by presenting a specific bottling every vintage.

In 2019, the growing season ma de for wines with amazing energy and depth. Strong canopies formed in the spring meant that the vines could support generous but balanced yi elds. This balance in the vines allowed the fruit to fully mature while maintaining ample acidity and robust tannins. The fruit arriving at the winery during harvest was simply beautiful.

After a year in barrel, we selected only the barrels with the purest expression of the variety to blend into our Cervantes Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon MMXIX. The finished wine showcases the charm of our unique vineyard and the special character of the 2019 vintage. Richness, nuance, balance, and structure: these are all elements that have been captured in the bottle.

The wine is a blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. A dark, black fruit core resides at the heart of the wine, surrounded by ethereal notes of herbs, spices, and flowers. Ripe blackberries, kirsch, and red cherries drive the flavor profile. On the nose, exotic notes of cardamom, cumin, and anise are supported by aromas of dried flowers and sage. This is a deeply layered wine, with finely tuned muscle and impressive balance. Its freshness today bodes well for a long future in the cellar.

ANDY ERICKSON | WINEMAKER

2019

Vintage notes

The 2019 growing season was a very quiet one, unfolding discreetly and with moderation. The absence of any "main events" helped the fruit hang longer and reach perfect ripeness. The resulting wine from this beautiful fruit evolved in the cellar, taking on an intense, balanced, highly charged character.

Late winter and spring rainfall was key for the success of this vintage. Early season soil moisture allowed the vines to grow beautifully throughout the season. No frost or hail, no heat spikes, and healthy vines led to nice bud break, even flowering, and strong canopies. Our viticulture team worked diligently to produce the highest quality fruit possible. This hard work, and the blessings provided by Mother Nature, led to a classic Napa Valley vintage.

Great care was taken in the cellar with the 2019 vintage in order to steward the evolution of the red wines from the barrel to the glass, giving us well balanced, round and polished wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon is clean, well structured and elegant, with a deep dark color and a beautiful nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh but expressive, with incredible palate weight that will last for decades. Our Blacktail continues to evolve and surprise us. This year again the same five varietals make for a magical blend that really is a wonderful expression of our land. We can't wait for you to taste it, as we make it to share, we make it for you.
We are growing with our wines and continuing to learn about our land and nature. We are committed to conservation and have made water a priority with our winegrowing. We like to share images of this beautiful element as well as our withstand. For the Cabernet Sauvignon "Standing Battlements" and in our Proprietary Red Blend "Water Bliss", for your enjoyment.

We are thrilled and prou d to present to you this vintage. It has been five years since our first vintage and it is an amazing and beautiful experience. Every year has been unique and special. We are sure this vintage will be one of the highlights of the decade and hope you love it as well.

Safe journeys,
XAVIER CERVANTES | PROPRIETOR

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