Raymond Reserve Selection Cabernet 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Raymond
Label Name:
 
Reserve Selection Cabernet
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Rutherford / St. Helena)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec, 1% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
92 Wine Enthusiast; 91 Wine Spectator (2020)

Tasting Note
Rich blackberry and cassis with dried cherry, dark plum, black licorice and roasted coffee; cocoa, cinnamon and mint notes. Supple, velvety tannins carry a long caramel-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese red‑braised pork, Cantonese roast duck, Szechuan beef skewers.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Napa fruit fermented on skins with extended maceration; aged ~19 months in French oak (≈31% new); bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Raymond Vineyards (founded 1970, Rutherford, Napa Valley). Now owned by Jean‑Charles Boisset; Reserve Selection highlights estate and top Napa sites; winery practices include organic/biodynamic certification on estate vineyards.