Pym Rae Napa Valley 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pym Rae
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.9%
Grape(s):
 
76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate) 98, Jeb Dunnuck 99, James Suckling 97, Jane Anson 93

Tasting Note
Deep garnet with concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, violets, forest floor, spice and truffle notes. Full-bodied, tightly woven fruit, firm ripe tannins, bright mineral lift and an epic, racy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan pepper–spiced beef, char siu. Also pairs with mushroom dishes and rich umami sauces.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle destem/low-extraction fermentation in small concrete vats, aged ~16–18 months in a mix of new French oak and concrete for balance.

Vineyard Info
Owned by the Tesseron family (owners of Château Pontet-Canet) since 2016; formerly Robin Williams’ Villa Sorriso. High-altitude Mount Veeder limestone soils; biodynamic/sustainable practices.