PINE RIDGE, Napa Valley - 2018 Stags Leap Cab Sauv + 2020 Sauv Blanc, 2 Bottles
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Description
Pine Ridge
2018 Stags Leap Wine District, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
and 2020 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
2018 Stags Leap Wine District, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: The wine’s color is deep purple, bringing to mind “Smoke on the Water”, presenting a dark, concentrated rendition of this mainstay. Redolent with blue and black fruits, the aromatics are metered by notes of cinnamon, white pepper, and cola. With a bright vibrancy that belies its power, juicy notes of chocolate-covered blueberry, meld with those of Earl Grey tea and bay leaf on the palate. The velvety smoothness of the tannin structure brings a refined element to the wine’s finish.
Vintage Notes: The 2018 growing season started with a cool spring with significantly higher than average frost hours (a measurement of hours below 36 degrees F), which led to a late bud break. The growing season was also unique in terms of GDD (growing degree days), with 14% fewer on average than 2017. The cooler mild conditions and lack of extreme heat spikes combined to create an extended growing season and measured pace to harvest which resulted in a high-quality, elegant crop.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Number of Bottles: 1 bottle
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
2020 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc: With a light green hue, juicy, vibrant fruit pops out of the glass with notes of nectarine and pineapple. Nicely framed by the structure from the oak and stainless steel fermentation, a slatey mineral note balances these flavors with fresh acidity at the core of this wine. Notes of dried grass mingle with the light floral Crenshaw melon aromatics, ending in a crisp finish. Its bright acidity and fresh fruit flavors will pair beautifully with freshly shucked oysters, swordfish steak, or a salad of bitter greens and pears.
Vintage Notes: The grapes for our Sauvignon Blanc come from the Lovall Valley, a hidden gem nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains straddling the border of Napa and Sonoma Counties. The elevation (650 feet), the clay-loam and ancient marine soils, and the area’s coldest temperatures provide ideal conditions for growing Sauvignon Blanc.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Number of Bottles: 1 bottle
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Napa Valley
About Pine Ridge: Founded in 1978 by Gary Andrus, Pine Ridge Vineyards sits in the heart of the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, famous for Cabernet Sauvignon wines of distinctive power and elegance. We strive to produce the best cabernet sauvignon in Napa Valley.
Today, the winery owns estate vineyards in five premier Napa Valley appellations: Stags Leap District, Howell Mountain, Oakville, Rutherford, and Carneros. Everyone on our team, from vineyard to cellar, is united in the desire to create wines that honor their remarkable origins with a unique expression.
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