Type: Red Wine
Country: USA
Region: California
Code: INGL015
The Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to winemaker John Daniel Jr., who produced the much-heralded Inglenook 1941 Cabernet Sauvignon from vine cuttings brought to the property from Bordeaux by original founder Gustave Niebaum. Today, this stand-out wine is still produced with organically-farmed fruit grown exclusively on their estate. Superb balance and freshness ensure that this wine will continue to evolve in the bottle for years to come.

Inglenook

Personally chosen by Francis Ford Coppola, renowned French winemaker Philippe Bascaules came to Napa from Bordeaux in 2011 to become General Manager of the great American wine estate, Inglenook. Bascaules began his career as assistant to the Estate Director at the legendary Château Margaux, one of France’s five First Growth Bordeaux estates.Bascaules’ experience of making some of the world’s most critically acclaimed wines has taught him the importance of respecting the heritage of a great ‘terroir.' His philosophy is unassuming and clear-cut: “I prefer to know, rather than believe. I am not here to make changes just for the sake of it; I want to know that any changes I implement will improve t...
This wine is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, it exudes an elegant character that is both sophisticated and refined. The 2017 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon reveals complex aromas of ripe blackberry brambles, dark black cherry, earthy truffle, fennel, and a touch of cocoa. The structure is tightly knit, with velvety tannins with subtle hints of vanilla and liquorice and leads to a long and generous finish. The wine displays superb balance and freshness, ensuring its ability to evolve beautifully over the years.
Enjoy with bacon wrapped dates or a vegetable moussaka
In 20217, rainfall in winter and spring was aplenty, totalling nearly 50 inches. These conditions allowed for a smooth transition into bloom and fruit set. All of the organically-farmed fruit on the Inglenook estate that comprise the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from September 5th to October 6th. Matured for 18 months in French Oak that is 50% new.

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