Description
HaLo is named for Trefethens 3rd generation, Hailey and Lorenzo, who grew up in the middle of our Hillspring Vineyard in the Mayacamas foothills of western Napa Valley, the source of this extraordinary red wine. The vineyards rocky, shallow soils, coupled with a climate protected from fog and wind, make Hillspring the perfect spot to grow exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.THE VINTAGE We feel very fortunate to have brought in such fantastic grapes in a year that was marked by severe drought and a significant earthquake here in Napa just as harvest began. The weather throughout the growing season was absolutely perfect, with our classic warm days and cool nights. We brought in grapes from each block as they reached ideal ripeness and have produced wines of truly exceptional quality.THE WINE A true expression of our terroir, one can literally taste the flavors of our Hillspring vineyard in every sip of HaLo. Your nose is enchanted with botanical aromas of the oak forest which surrounds the vines as perfumed scents of earth, chocolate, bay leaf and cherry dance in the glass. The palate is rich with ample tannins and complex flavors of plum, black currant, tobacco and a touch of peppercorn. To enjoy every nuance of this sumptuous wine, decant before serving. Further rewards await those who have the patience to cellar a few bottles for future enjoyment.FOOD AFFINITIES HaLo should be reserved for the finest cuts of full-flavored beef, lamb, and game. Add a mushroom or reduced wine sauce and your palate will be singing with pleasure. Thyme, black pepper and rosemary are also lovely complements.ACCOLADES96 POINTS v. 2014 Perennially vying for top honors as one of the most impressive Cabernets of the year, HaLo is once again a magnificent effort that ranks with the most collectable wines around. It is amazingly deep with all of the richness and range for which one could ask, and its uncanny knack for being as impeccably balanced as it is so marvelously extracted is in full evidence. It is remarkably refined and very powerful at one and the same time, and, while fit with a full complement of ageworthy tannins, it neatly avoids even the slightest suggestion of coarseness. Think twice before pulling its cork before seven or eight years have passed, and rest assured that it will be lovely stuff to pour for special occasions over the next decade or two. – Trefethen
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