BRAND Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard No 95 2017

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94 Points, Wine AdvocateWine Advocate: “This is made up of the best barrels from the vintage and is comprised of fruit from the highest elevation at their Pritchard Hill estate. It fermented half in French oak, half in stainless steel and aged 22 months in French oak. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) is deep garnet-purple colored and bursts from the glass with ripe, expressive crème de cassis, freshly crushed black berries and plum preserves notes with touches of menthol, cinnamon stick, cedar chest and spice box. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm, grainy texture and oodles of freshness supporting the expressive black fruit preserves, finishing on a lingering spicy note. 500 cases produced.”From Vineyard N°95 located near the winery at 1200 feet above sea level, this wine is a vibrant Bordeaux-style blend. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. The BRAND Vineyard N°95 was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Bright and approachable, this wine displays dazzling notes of black cherry, cocoa powder and cardamom now and will reveal additional nuances with further aging.20 months in French oak