Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Raymond
Label Name:
 
Generations Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (St. Helena / Oakville / Rutherford).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96 pts; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95 pts; James Suckling 92 pts. (Gold/medal mentions in trade listings)

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, baked black cherry and boysenberry with violet, graphite, anise and dark chocolate. Rich, full-bodied, ripe grainy tannins and long, mineral-laced finish. (≤50 words)

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, Sichuan beef, teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Extended maceration (~35–38 days); 18–19 months in French oak (majority new for this vintage), bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Raymond Vineyards (founded 1970) is a Napa Valley estate honoring five generations; now part of the Boisset Collection with modern winemaking and consultant blends by Philippe Melka/Stephanie Putnam.