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2013 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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At Duckhorn Vineyards we have been producing Cabernet Sauvignon since 1978. Bringing together fruit from Estate vineyards and top independent growers, this wine embodies the flavorful complexity of Napa Valley winegrowing, while offering a seamless balance between fruit, oak and tannins. To add nuance to classic Cabernet elements of currant, cherry and plum, the blend also includes Merlot, yielding a layered wine that is approachable in its youth, yet worthy of cellaring.
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Review Online
95
Wine & Spirits
95
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot; Cooperage: 100% French oak château-style barrels (60 gallons); Age of Barrels: 45% New, 55% Neutral
Winemaker Notes
Both generous and graceful, this compelling Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of blackberry, fig, pipe tobacco and sandalwood. On the palate, a wonderful, layered structure that is one of the hallmarks of the exceptional 2013 vintage, underscores flavors of violet, red currant, cocoa nibs and graphite. The finished is long and focused, with a hint of vibrant red fruit reminiscent of fresh strawberry rhubarb cobbler.
Production
The 2013 harvest was early, even and excellent with all of our Estate fruit in the winery by October 10th. A warm dry spring brought an early bud break and created ideal conditions for flowering and fruit set. In the weeks after Labor Day, a moderate heat event followed by a period of perfect weather created a dream scenario for end-of-season ripening. Rain was not a factor, and for the second vintage in a row, the quality of the grapes was exceptional throughout Napa Valley.
Other Notes
Released: April 2016
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 13 — October 18, 2013
Sugar
26.1° Brix
Acid
0.56 g/100ml Titratable Acidity
pH
3.73
Aging
16 Months in Barrel
Bottling Date
June 2015
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Review Online
95
Wine & Spirits
95
