Napanook Red Wine Napa Valley 2018 Wood Box 90+ rated pulling ample and weighty waves

pulling ample and weighty waves of cassis

picking up red tea and bay leaf hints along the way

Fermentation and maceration are carefully managed to monitor tannin levels and limit over-extraction of the small berries with intense mountain character

Length and character define this champagne

this is penetrated by salty acidity and bitter almond skin -- nice counterpoints on persistent close

Napanook Red Wine Napa Valley 2018 Wood Box 90+ rated pulling ample and weighty wavesTightly packed, with red and black currant and cherry reduction notes compressed with sanguine, iron and singed cedar streaks. The long, finely tuned finish has a mouthwatering echo. Approachable, but no rush. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2032. 3,300 cases made.