OAKVILLE 2020- Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley - USA
OAKVILLE - Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California, USA
Aromas of black fruits and notes of vibrant cedar. Richness of black cherry and black currant. A well-structured wine with a rounded mouth-feel and undertones of toast and smoke. Medium- bodied with bold tannins; this wine will drink well for the next 10 years.
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USA
California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Product Description
The Pelissa Vineyard is 60 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. The vineyard is named for Andrew and Babe Pelissa, who after their marriage on August 30, 1930 made their home at the site of this vineyard, which at the time was a dairy. Two generations later, the heirs of Andrew and Babe purchased the land in 1993 and named the vineyard in honor of the heritage that began a family business still thriving today, thus bringing the family full circle. The vineyard is formerly known as “BV 7,” one of the vineyards responsible for some of the great BV “Georges de Latour” Cabernet Sauvignons.
Pelissa Vineyard Oakville is the hub of Napa’s Cabernet fame and we feel a great responsibility to perpetuate that legacy. The Oakville Wines are entitled to be labeled Estate as we both grow and produce our wines in the Oakville AVA. This distinction compels us to guard both the quality of the wine and the annuity of the land for generations to come. You can see why we have valued organic growing and certification for 20 years. What draws wine lovers to the Oakville region is the perfect blending of climate and soil as well as a certain missing ingredient. Pelissa is an old Italian name and every Italian mother knows what makes her dish perfect. Love. We love this property, honor it with our name and make a wines that have heart and soul.
Wine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | California |
| Country | USA |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Lynn Watanabe |
| Producer | Oakville Winery |
| Average age of vines | 30 years |
| Production method | Organically farmed. Estate-grown and produced |
| Harvest method | Manual and Machine |
| Fermentation & maceration | Normal |
| Aging | 24 months in French oak barrels, 50% new |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Floral, Silky Tannin |
| Nose Attribute | Black Berries |
| Density | N/A |
| SKU | US21 |
Vineyard Info
The Cabernet Sauvignon for this wine is sourced from The Pelissa Vineyard located in Oakville, Napa Valley. Nearly 70% of this 56.5-acre site is dedicated to Cabernet. However, the fruit produced from each planting is unique due to the differences in vine age, irrigation, trellising, clone, and rootstock. Additionally, we have been able to identify and isolate high-quality sub-sections of specific blocks and harvest these separately. The oldest Cabernet on this vineyard was planted in 1998 and is dry-farmed. These mature blocks consist of clone BV-7 grafted to St. George rootstock. Our more recent plantings utilize the Ghost Block clone grafted to 3309C rootstock. This collection of differing Cabernet Sauvignon blocks planted provides the opportunity to blend an exceptionally well-balanced wine.
Reviews & Ratings
The Pelissa Vineyard is 60 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. The vineyard is named for Andrew and Babe Pelissa, who after their marriage on August 30, 1930 made their home at the site of this vineyard, which at the time was a dairy. Two generations later, the heirs of Andrew and Babe purchased the land in 1993 and named the vineyard in honor of the heritage that began a family business still thriving today, thus bringing the family full circle. The vineyard is formerly known as “BV 7,” one of the vineyards responsible for some of the great BV “Georges de Latour” Cabernet Sauvignons.
Pelissa Vineyard Oakville is the hub of Napa’s Cabernet fame and we feel a great responsibility to perpetuate that legacy. The Oakville Wines are entitled to be labeled Estate as we both grow and produce our wines in the Oakville AVA. This distinction compels us to guard both the quality of the wine and the annuity of the land for generations to come. You can see why we have valued organic growing and certification for 20 years. What draws wine lovers to the Oakville region is the perfect blending of climate and soil as well as a certain missing ingredient. Pelissa is an old Italian name and every Italian mother knows what makes her dish perfect. Love. We love this property, honor it with our name and make a wines that have heart and soul.
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | California |
| Country | USA |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Lynn Watanabe |
| Producer | Oakville Winery |
| Average age of vines | 30 years |
| Production method | Organically farmed. Estate-grown and produced |
| Harvest method | Manual and Machine |
| Fermentation & maceration | Normal |
| Aging | 24 months in French oak barrels, 50% new |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Floral, Silky Tannin |
| Nose Attribute | Black Berries |
| Density | N/A |
| SKU | US21 |
The Cabernet Sauvignon for this wine is sourced from The Pelissa Vineyard located in Oakville, Napa Valley. Nearly 70% of this 56.5-acre site is dedicated to Cabernet. However, the fruit produced from each planting is unique due to the differences in vine age, irrigation, trellising, clone, and rootstock. Additionally, we have been able to identify and isolate high-quality sub-sections of specific blocks and harvest these separately. The oldest Cabernet on this vineyard was planted in 1998 and is dry-farmed. These mature blocks consist of clone BV-7 grafted to St. George rootstock. Our more recent plantings utilize the Ghost Block clone grafted to 3309C rootstock. This collection of differing Cabernet Sauvignon blocks planted provides the opportunity to blend an exceptionally well-balanced wine.
