Markham
Markham
Classic Cabernet never goes out of style. The 2014 is loaded with floral boysenberry jam, caramel and graphite aromas, but also shows haunting complexity with coffee and hints of bay leaf. The ripe berry fruit has richness on the palate and is layered with dark chocolate and vanilla oak flavors. A silky texture belies a brightness that the grippy tannins show on the finish.
2014
May 2016
Fall 2016
14.5
0.56 g/100 mls
3.64
49% Merlot
20% Syrah
12% Petite Sirah
9% Zinfandel
8% Cabernet Sauvignon
2% Charbono
9 Days Skin Contact
100% Stainless Steel Fermentation
12 Months Barrel Aged
29% New Oak
The 2014 vintage in Napa Valley celebrated a near-perfect growing season despite less than receiving less than half the normal rainfall. Late spring rains were well-timed, arriving after budbreak, allowing for even flowering, fruit set and helped power the vines throughout the season. However the third year of continued drought had yields on our red grapes difficult to estimate accurately. The exciting news is the beauty of this wine reflects the pride we feel heralding a new vintage of wines here at Markham Vineyards.