JPM-RARECAT Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Napa Valley
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Our 2017 RARECAT Cabernet is a 100% cab blended from four vineyards.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Date
October 12 - 26, 2018
Acid
5.52
pH
3.72
Bottling Date
July 15, 2020
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The RARECAT 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of mountain and valley floor fruit from four different nested AVA's in Napa Valley: Coombsville, St. Helena, Atlas Peak, and Diamond Mountain. Two years barrel aged, two years in bottle - this wine showcases the structure and intensity of valley floor fruit paired with the lingering acidity of coveted mountain fruit. The wine profile includes blackberry, blueberry, white pepper, floral, leather and pumpkin pie spices. Store this Napa Valley beauty between 58-69 degrees and serve at this same temperature based on preference. Proper glassware is a Bordeaux style glass. Pair this lovely Cabernet Sauvignon with: mini buffalo sliders, beef carpaccio, meatballs, braised beef short rib appetizer/dinner, medium-bodied, firm-textured cow's milk cheeses like Swiss, Gruyere and Comté.
Vineyard Notes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon blended from vineyards in Diamond Mountain (52%), Coombsville (19%), Atlas Peak (9%), and St. Helena (20%). Harvest took place between October 12 - 26, 2018.
Winemaker Notes
3 day cold soak with one pumpover a day. After inoculation, each tank received 3 pumpovers a day. Total maceration averaged 27 days. Each vineyards were fermented separately. 22 months of barrel aging. Overall new oak was 50%. Final blend May 2020.