A pure and powerful expression of Napa Valley’s best. The very limited production of 300 to 450 cases of Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the end result of the meticulous efforts of our entire vineyard and winemaking team. Our single vineyard, estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon is a sophisticated wine of striking complexity, deep concentration and substantial structure. Built to last, this wine is aged up to 29 months in new Taransaud French oak barrels to lend elegance to its unmistakable hillside character. Our Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has garnered consistent praise from wine experts and critics for every single one of its vintages.
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Winery
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Roy Estate |
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Varietal
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100% Roy Estate: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot |
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Region
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Napa Valley, California |
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15% Vol
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The 2018 Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is an opulent expression of this bountiful and acclaimed vintage. Harvesting until the very last days of October exclusively from our hillside vineyard blocks allowed for the development of exceptionally robust and complex aromatics. Dark cherry, black plum and blueberry notes cascade decadently from the glass, while wild mountain herbs like thyme, mint and fennel promise freshness.
Our patience during harvest was paired with a deliberately extended period resting the grapes on their skins in the winery. The result is a wine of substantial body and powerful resonance. After an initial flood of ripe, dark fruit, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon intrigues with notes of toasted grains and dried hay. Evoking golden fields on a warm autumn day, this comforting mid-palate complements warm, lingering tones of roasted coffee beans and baking spices on the finish. Exceptionally focused tannins, a signature of our hillside blocks, provide precise structure and the ability to age for the next 15-20 years.
For optimum enjoyment of this wine, please decant and serve at about 60 °F.