Personalised Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 14.5% 750ml

Personalised Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 14.5% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

AROMA

The nose opens with aromas of apple cobbler, creme brulee, ripe pineapple, orange marmalade and fresh peach.

VINTAGE NOTES

2020 will be the vintage none of us forget for a long time. The last rains of the winter season came in mid-May during flowering and set, leading to a lighter than normal crop. June temperatures were moderate but climbed to unseasonably warm conditions from July through September. Fire season began unusually early and most of the harvest was marked by these conditions. However, the very nature of white wine making, and the lack of skin contact has provided us with a lovely opportunity to make great white wines. They are fresh, fruit driven and crisp and the best memory we have of 2020.

VINIFICATION

Whole cluster pressed, 75% barrel fermented, 25% stainless steel fermented. Partial malolactic fermentation in barrel. The wine was aged sur lie for 10 months and stirred monthly.

PALATE

The palate is supple, balanced and integrated and exhibits flavours of stone fruit, candied lemon zest, baking spices, ambrosia and vanilla. It is at once vibrant and balanced while being creamy with a long, lingering finish.

Country: United States

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2011

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

alcohol volume: 13.5

closure: Cork

volume: 750

wine style: Red (Full Bodied)