Description
BATCH #135 “Maverick”: “150 years ago, dreamers, perfectionists and visionary vintners arrived in Oakville where the perfect elements converse for growing some of the finest grapes. Today Oakville is synonym to the World Best Cabernets; and as a young vintner in Napa, it is my obligation and honor to pursue the legacy and excellence of my predecessors.” -Malek Amrani
Vineyard: Our vineyard is referred to it as a “ranch” and it is located on the eastern end of Oakville Cross Road. A stone-throw from Dalle Valle and a short stride from Screaming Eagle, the soils here transition from volcanic red clay to brown gravelly loam offering exceptionally good drainage. The vines produce small berries with deep concentration.
2021 Vintage: The 2021 growing season started off with very little rain and continued to be a record year of drought. The result was also a record low yields and intensely- flavored, small sized berries. It was luckily a smooth and uneventful harvest season.
Tasting Notes: Expressive with Acai, fresh grinded coffee beans and cacao notes leaping out; while the core of cassis and plum puree glides along steadily. Supple in feel and velvety with layers of fine tobacco and vanilla that continue to build throughout the long finish. Decant for an early reward or cellar until 2040.
• 100% Unfiltered & Un-fined Cabernet Sauvignon
• 14.8% alc/volume
• 24 months in all New French Oak barrels
• 1200 cases crafted.
