William Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
William Hill
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 91 points (2018 vintage)

Tasting Note
Deep garnet with aromas of black raspberry, cassis, mulberry, lavender and black olive. Medium–full body displays crunchy dark fruit, ripe plum, fine‑grain tannins and a refreshing, structured finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or Cantonese roast beef, teriyaki beef, Sichuan pepper–crusted steak.

Production Method
Estate and contracted Napa fruit fermented in small lots, matured in French and American oak barrels (typical 16–20 months) with careful rackings before bottling.

Vineyard Info
William Hill Estate, founded by Bill Hill in 1976 on the Silverado Bench (Napa), now owned by E. & J. Gallo. Known for benchland vineyards and small‑lot winemaking.