Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Continuum
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Pritchard Hill / Oakville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot.
Method:
 
Estate-grown Sage Mountain fruit; components fermented separately, aged two‑thirds in new French oak, remainder in used barrels and a single concrete amphora.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Blackberry, blackcurrant, graphite, violet and hibiscus; plush, silky texture with velvety tannins, ferrous minerality and a long, lingering finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheeses (cheddar, blue). Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ/bulgogi, Sichuan-style beef, braised beef noodle dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Continuum (Tim & Marcia Mondavi) estate on Pritchard Hill (Sage Mountain); volcanic soils, founded as a Mondavi family project, focused on a single Bordeaux-style red from estate fruit.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 99; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker/Joe Czerwinski) 98; Wine Spectator 95; Wine Enthusiast 95; included in Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selections 2022