2016 Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Sauvignon 'No. 1' Red Hen - Oak Knoll

Winemaker Notes: The "Red Hen Vineyard" comes from Bart and Daphne Araujo’s property in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The well-drained gravelly loam soil acts like a sponge, naturally pulling rainwater down from the neighboring mountains and requiring little to no irrigation. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from four different blocks with distinct characteristics, fermented together by native yeasts. The resulting wine has quiet power, poise and impressive length that comes in waves. The bright, fresh fruit combined with silky, weightless tannins are the hallmark of this benchland site..

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Wilfred Wong - "The 2016 Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Sauvignon No 1, from the Red Hen Vineyard, is tremendously rich and superbly-structured. TASTING NOTES: This is a beautiful wine. Its powerful fruit and flavors stay refined and delicate from start to finish. Pair it with a well-marbled grilled ribeye. "