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$65.00
Varietal: 45.6% Cabernet Sauvignon; 45.5 % Merlot, 4.8% Cabernet Franc; 4.1% Petite Verdot
Vintage: 2020
Appellation: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Alcohol: 14.8%
pH: 3.65
Production: 150 cases
Awards: Gold Medal From 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Introduction: The grapes for our 2020 Kukeri Proprietary Red Blend come from one of the highest-elevated vineyards in Napa Valley located on Howell Mountain with 1400-foot elevation. The mountain’s well-drained and rocky volcanic soils and the moderate climate is perfect for growing full-bodied and concentrated Bordeaux variety grapes.
Winemaking: The grapes were handpicked at the beginning of October, destemmed, and crushed into fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak for 4 days to help stabilize the color and enhance flavor. It was fermented for 16 days and punched down 3 times a day, additional 3 days extended maceration to increase extraction of color and phenolic compounds. Gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 19 months in 100% French oak barrels to preserve the delicate notes and mouth feel. This powerful Howell Mountain Bordeaux blend should mature well over the next 10 years. We are so lucky to get a little fruit in 2020 to make something special and rare. Only 7 barrels produced.
Tasting Notes: True to the Howell Mountain appellation, our 2020 Kukeri Proprietary Red Blend is made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot exhibit dark concentrated fruit flavors of wild berries, black plums, and cigar box with exotic spices. On the pallet rich and concentrated flavors of black cherries, and cassis with well-integrated fine-grained tannins with refreshing acidity. A hint of mountain forest, cedar and rich vanilla French oak flavors also combine these aromatics to create this massively rich full-bodied mountain Bordeaux red blend.
This wine it is a superb candidate for cellaring and should mature well over the next 7 years.
Enjoy with family and friends!
Cheers!
