Dumol Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 98 pts (Top 100/Cellar Selections mention); Vinous approx. 90–93 pts; Wine Spectator ~92

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark plum, cassis and blackberry with cedar, pencil lead, sweet tobacco and bittersweet cocoa; floral lift and bay laurel. Plush, layered and powerful with broad, well-defined tannins and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar (Western); Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, hearty noodle soups (Asian).

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from multiple Napa sites; small-lot fermentations and barrel-aged 20 months in 56% new French oak (French barrels).

Vineyard Info
DuMOL, founded 1996 and based in Windsor/Russian River Valley, is led by winemaker and partner Andy Smith (since 2000). The house produces small-lot, vineyard-driven wines and sourced Napa sites for this Cabernet blend.