Eisele Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

GRAPE SOURCE

Eisele Vineyard parcels bordering Simmons Creek Vine

Age: 25 years on average, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Ageing20 months in 100% new French oak

Bottling date: July 16-17, 2019

1,284 cases made

Release date: June 3, 2020

The 2017 Eisele Cabernet is an iron fist in a velvet glove. Very small berries were the signature of the 2017 vintage. It displays a deep, dark garnet robe suggesting a great core of rich, spicy fruit.

The nose opens on intense floral notes of violet and fresh blue fruit typical of the Eisele Vineyard terroir, with a subtle scent of roasted meat jus. With time, it delivers ripe Moreau cherries and blond tobacco leaves.

The mouthfeel is fresh, precise and deliciously savoury, showing great concentration. The tannins are very fine and tightly knit with a coconut powder feel, accompanied by Darjeeling tea notes. Layers of dark fruits linger in the long finish.

Great ageing potential.