2018 Davis Estates 'Phase V' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes: In 2011, the Davis family purchased the century-old estate winery and began their ambitious restoration project to create a distinguished winery. Mike Davis has a long and fond association with the Napa Valley. Growing up in San Mateo County just south of San Francisco, his family spent summer vacations at the Napa Valley Ranch Club. Davis Estates is the culmination of a life long dream. Here the vision is carved from this historic site as an estate winery focused on wines of the highest pedigree.

Provide an artist with multiple colors and they can do beautiful things! The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon shows the pleasure of blending. The bouquet reveals a quiet power with blackberries, blueberries, and chocolate anchored by a beautiful rich earthiness. The palate is bold and balanced, lacing fruit with hints of black licorice, crushed gravel, and baking cocoa. The tannins have density and energy in thoughtful combination, revealing elements of the full range of fruit styles grown across our phenomenal collection of vineyards.

Nuances of tobacco, oak and cedar add a delicate complexity to the nose. In the mouth, this Cabernet is juicy, with touches of vanilla and dark fruit. It is vibrant and velvety, full bodied with refined tannins, balanced acidity and a long finish. This Cabernet presents exquisitely now, or can age for years to come!

86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and the rest Petite Sirah. Pair with roasted rib of beef or hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano.