COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Motif Wines (Navigator Wine Collection)
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Motif Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Motif Wines, part of the Navigator Wine Collection, and originates from the Red Hills Lake County AVA in California's North Coast region. The wine is crafted to express the unique characteristics of its high-elevation, volcanic terroir. The Navigator Wine Collection, founded by Trevor Sheehan, focuses on highlighting the distinctiveness of various Californian wine regions. The 2022 vintage involved hand-picked grapes and meticulous winemaking, while the 2023 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions. The wine is recognized for offering a sense of place at an accessible price point.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown on volcanic soil at high elevations.
Fact 02
Part of Navigator Wine Collection, a top 20 US winery.
Fact 03
Widely available in the US, notably at Trader Joe's.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage was hand-picked in the early morning.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Motif Cabernet Sauvignon involves 100% destemming followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs. After pressing, the wine undergoes malolactic conversion in French oak barrels, where it also ages for 18 months. This approach aims to capture the essence of the Red Hills Lake County terroir, emphasizing fruit purity and structural elegance.
