2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes
The 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of grapes sourced from acclaimed sub-regions including Rutherford and Oakville. The wine is supple and elegant, offering a rich array of cherry, currant, blackberry, cedar and chocolate notes. Aged in French oak to bring out balanced, silky tannins.

Regional Notes
Though small in size, the Napa Valley consists of 14 appellations with unique micro-climates and varying soils, offering ideal winemaking conditions. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon reigns king. The majority of fruit for the 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from hillside vineyards in Oakville and Rutherford that provided an intense inner core of fruit, balance and complexity. Learn more about Napa Valley, California.

Vintage Notes
After a dry winter and warm, dry spring, the 2007 vintage got off to an early start. The mild summer gave way to a cool and chilly September with periodic rainstorms. Cabernet vineyards were harvested with ease throughout September and October throughout Rutherford and Oakville.

Winemaking Notes
The grapes were stainless steel fermented and received extended skin contact before being transferred to barrels. The wine was aged in small French oak barrels and underwent malolactic fermentation and then racked prior to bottling.

Food Pairings
Wine Spots Cabernet Sauvignon's rich, berry flavors and balanced tannins pair well with grilled steak, braised lamb and pork, hearty beef stews and hard cheeses.

Try these delicious recipes to pair with Cabernet Sauvignon:
Grilled Steak with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce
Sliders
Rack of Lamb on Mint Salad

Accolades
91 points Editor's Choice - 2007 vintage
"The upside of the recession is that wines this good are being sold for lower prices, which is great news for consumers. This Cabernet...is really delicious. It's rich, dry, tannic and lush in blackberry and cherry tart, chocolate and smoky cedar flavors."
- S.H., Wine Enthusiast, May 2011

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