Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Pym Rae |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15.9% |
Grape(s): | 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate) 98, Jeb Dunnuck 99, James Suckling 97, Jane Anson 93
Tasting Note
Deep garnet with concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, violets, forest floor, spice and truffle notes. Full-bodied, tightly woven fruit, firm ripe tannins, bright mineral lift and an epic, racy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan pepper–spiced beef, char siu. Also pairs with mushroom dishes and rich umami sauces.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle destem/low-extraction fermentation in small concrete vats, aged ~16–18 months in a mix of new French oak and concrete for balance.
Vineyard Info
Owned by the Tesseron family (owners of Château Pontet-Canet) since 2016; formerly Robin Williams’ Villa Sorriso. High-altitude Mount Veeder limestone soils; biodynamic/sustainable practices.