2020
Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon
SKU: ESCSCV2072

Our powerful boldest premium reds, dark, age-worthy wines of substance. Regardless of their grape, these heavyweights are barrel-aged and quite concentrated in flavor.

FOOD PAIRING: These big reds perform best with rich, high-protein foods such as AGED CHEESES & RED MEATS and work brilliantly with RICHER, BOLDER SAUCES too.

$95
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$76 Member Price*
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Description

Elizabeth Spencer Winery, located in the heart of Napa Valley in Rutherford, is an artisan producer of varietal wines from some of the best wine regions in Northern California. The belief of Elizabeth Spencer is that wine should be delicious and representative of its appellation of origin. We make wines to drink - inviting wines that we, our friends and our customers truly enjoy. Elizabeth Spencer wines are characterized by intensity and purity of flavor.

Please note we cannot currently ship Elizabeth Spencer wines to AZ or MO.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

Opaque, dark ruby ink-like.

Aroma: 

Aromatics are appealingly primary - dark berry fruit of course but that lovely spice, vanilla, mocha layering makes this a supremely appetizing first impression. 

Palate: 

In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, ripe fruited at its core, acidity is sufficient to support but soft enough to entice, fruit tannins are already beautifully integrated and resolved. Super wine. 

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

2020 kicked off with ideal growing conditions. Mild temperatures led to evenly developed clusters and an early budbreak was followed by a warm to hot summer. Low winter rains resulted in smaller berries with concentrated flavors. Harvest began in early August and aII things pointed to norma.l yields and exceptional fruit quality. The grapes for this wine were selected from from mid to Upper Napa Valley where there was more warmth. 

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Napa Valley
  • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Alcohol: 14.7%
  • pH: 3.6
  • TA: 6.4 g/L
  • Aging: 20% New French oak
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Bacon Blue Cheese Burger or Barbeque Ribs
Cheese & Nuts:
Hard Cheeses & Guyere