Concha y toro don melchor cabernet sauvignon 2011 750ml. Other reds shirazsyrahspetite syrah last resort grill. Altamura cabernet sauvignon is a blend of 100% napa valley cabernet sauvignon fruit from our hillside and valley floor estate vineyards in wooden valley, located in the southeastern hillsides of the napa valley. If you like the big cult cabernets, try this for a fraction of the price. Altamura vineyards was founded in 1985 by frank and karen altamura. If you like the big cult cabernet s, try this for a fraction of the price. Altamuras 65 acres of vineyards are on a 400acre ranch in wooden valley. Soil types on the ranch which are similar to the rutherford bench and the mountainous regions of howell mountain, pritchard hill and mount veeder called for several different clones of cabernet sauvignon on a number of. Since 1985, weve been growing and producing californias finest wines in our corner of napa valley.
Frank grew up in napa valley and began working in vineyards when he graduated from high school. The 2011 cabernet sauvignon was aged 30 months in 70% new french oak. Altamura napa valley cabernet sauvignon 20 bottlebargains. Altamura cabernet sauvignon, napa valley prices, stores. Shop 2009 altamura cabernet and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. This is about the furthest winery you will find from the city of napa that still has a napa address and is one of the more easterly located wineries within napa county. Altamura cabernet sauvignon napa valley 20 garys wine. Stores and prices for altamura cabernet sauvignon, napa valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Stores and prices for 2011 altamura cabernet sauvignon, napa valley tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in mi, usa.
Several important critics have rated this napa valley wine highly. Its deep plumruby color is followed by aromas of clove, baking spices, black cherries and a hint of strawberry jam. Outstanding, with 99% cabernet sauvignon and some drops of cabernet franc, this comes from the traditional tocornal vineyard, planted in the mid1970s. Alphabetical guide to california cabernet sauvignon. The wine advocate gave the 2012 vintage a score of 95 and wine spectator gave the 2015 vintage a score of 93. The altamura 2016 sauvignon blanc comes from the winerys 4acre 18yearold dryfarmed vineyard which sits at an altitude of 850 feet.
He later worked at sterling vineyards and became winemaker at caymus. The wine is fermented and aged in new french oak barrels for 18 months resulting in a wine of great depth and complexity, displaying the flavor and textural profile more like a white bordeaux than a california. Altamura wine is one the rare opportunitys to experience something that consistently exceeds expectations. Fermentation of altamura cabernet sauvignon occurs in both open and closed top fermenters. Altamura 2016 cabernet sauvignon, napa valley brix26 wines. Altamura sauvignon blanc, napa valley, united states, 20. Frank and karen altamura established altamura vineyards and winery in 1985. Altamura 2016 sauvignon blanc, napa valley brix26 wines. Deep garnetpurple colored, the 2015 cabernet sauvignon rocks up with gregarious black cherries, blackcurrants and warm plums with hints of.
Altamura winery is highly regarded as one ofwine spectatormagazines top 50 napa cabernet sauvignon producers. Many of the early vintages of cabernet sauvignon were sourced from a vineyard located on a sprawling 400 acre altamura ranch in historic wooden valley that had been. Pichler m smaragd gruner veltliner, wachau, austria, 2011. Altamuras estate vineyards bring these characteristics together in a hallmark style of rich, multilayered cabernet sauvignon. Never eases up on torque and authoritative presence.
Certain lots are allowed to macerate on their skins for up to three weeks following fermentation. Napa natives frank and karen have a decidedly handson approach to every step of the growing and winemaking process. November 2, 2010 california cabernet sauvignon has been an important part of the wine experience for its 30year history. Altamura vineyards and winery, established in 1985 by frank and karen altamura, is the only winery in wooden valley, located within the napa valley appellation. Be forewarned, its the kind of wine that is hard to stop sipping once you start. Stores and prices for 2011 altamura cabernet sauvignon, napa valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Distinctive, succulent and smooth, with toasted coconut and lemon curd flavors at the core, a supple, juicy texture and honey details.
This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members. We invite you to visit altamura vineyards and winery. Alphabetical guide to california cabernet sauvignon wine spectator. Altamura description the hillside and valley floor estate vineyards in wooden valley are at elevations of 700 to feet. Altamura napa cabernet sauvignon 2014 cabernet sauvignon. Altamura cabernet sauvignon napa valley 2011 wine rating.
Another gorgeous wine, the 2011 cabernet sauvignon reserve has a bit more depth than the ranch, partly because cabernet franc takes the place of merlot as a supporting component in the wine. This wine is what california cabernet is all aboutripe, rich and loaded with layers of varietal fruit. Altamura makes one of the best under the radar cabernet sauvignons in napa valley. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Altamura vineyards napa 2020 all you need to know before. Are you interested in sipping fine wine and taking in breathtaking views of napa valley.
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