Only the fourth vintage from winemaker Tom Meadowcroft’s vineyard on Mt. Veeder, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon stands shoulder to shoulder with the three previous award-winning releases. The vineyard, 1200 feet above the Napa Valley floor, was replanted in 2000 and yields six to seven tons of ultra premium grapes each year. The wine was aged in medium plus toast French oak barrels from Alain Fouquet. The 2008 Cab received a 91 point rating in the June, 2012 issue of Wine Enthusiast.
This bold yet balanced Cabernet delights the nose and the palate with aromatics and flavors of blackberry, black cherry and black currant. A hint of the mountain forest also combines with both the aromatics and the flavors.
Like most Cabernet’s, this vintage pairs exceptionally well with grilled meats such as steaks and chops as well as anything chocolate.
Production: 200 cases
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Alcohol: 14.4
pH: 3.83