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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

Napa Valley
92 Points, James Suckling
$92.80 CLUB

A Magnum Bottling of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Equivalent to 2 bottles / 10 glasses

With this bottling of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, fruit from Rockerbox Estate Vineyard becomes the Yin to the Guardian Estate Vineyard’s Yang – coming together in perfect harmony.

Sensuous aromatics layer vanilla, marzipan and graphite without overpowering the intensity of jammy boysenberry and raspberry notes. Lush, juicy texture offers perfect balance to the chewy tannins that follow through the finish.

ACCESS WINEMAKER NOTES

Magnum bottle of 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5 Liter Bottle

92 Points

“Blackcurrant, clove, tobacco and asphalt on the nose. Toffee and walnut, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Rich and chocolatey. Yet, it shows attractive firmness and austerity at the end. Try from 2022.”

– JAMES SUCKLING, JAMESSUCKLING.COM, APRIL 2023

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Vineyard Notes

  • 80% Estate Grown
    Rockerbox Vineyard: black currant, graphite and anise.
    Yountville Ranch Vineyard: blackberry jam and chewy tannins.
  • 80% NAPA GREEN LAND & WINERY certified
  • 18 clonal selections create layers of depth and dimension.
  • Canopy carefully managed to allow filtered sunlight to intensify flavors.

 

“In 2017, intense Cabernet fruit character supplies the ‘bold and the beautiful’ in this gorgeous blend, while Merlot adds velvety texture, Cabernet Franc violet aromatics, and Petit Verdot a lively acidity in the glass.”

– KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS, WINEMAKER

Harvest Notes

  • Budbreak and bloom were on time after a late January chill.
  • Summer heat dried the soils quickly.
  • Our 40th vintage saw perfect harvest weather and incredible quality.