Raymond Estates Cabernet

Description

About The Vintage Classic and perfect are just two accolades being bestowed upon the 2012 Napa Valley growing season and harvest. Textbook conditions saw near-ideal spring bud break, steady flowering, even fruit set, and a lengthy stretch of warm days and cool and often foggy nights during the long summer months. Late and light rains held off until Napa Valley’s treasured wine grapes found optimal ripeness, bringing exceptional quality to the crush pad and into the cellar.Conversation With The Winemakers We used Cabernet grapes from three unique appellations, resulting in a fun and diverse wine to make. The blend is comprised of fruit from the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Lake County. Napa Valley is the backbone of the blend, with its terroir providing the fullest expression of black fruits and integrated tannins; Sonoma Countys fog influence produces grapes that give the wine structure, balance and acidity; Lake Countys growing season is short, making for red, jammy wines that are easy to enjoy. Small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot were added before bottling to provide depth & structure to the final blend.Wine Profile Our 2012 Family Classic North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon pays homage to the Raymond familys five generation tradition of sharing their love of winemaking. A full-bodied, wellstructured wine, our 2012 vintage opens with inviting dark berry notes accented by hints of cocoa and an undertone of mulling spices. The wine was purposely crafted in a style that allows it to pair expertly with a wide range of cuisine. Our suggestion – try it alongside a well-marbled ribeye. – Raymond Vineyard & Cellar