COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot
PRODUCER
Black Stallion Estate Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Black Stallion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a red wine from Black Stallion Estate Winery, located in Napa Valley. Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, it includes Petite Sirah and Merlot. The grapes are sourced from various Napa Valley sub-appellations, including Rutherford, Oakville, and Stags Leap District, with some from mountain top vineyards. The 2019 vintage benefited from a long, warm summer that promoted even ripening and concentrated fruit. The winery, situated on a former equestrian center, emphasizes sustainable farming and aims to express the distinct qualities of Napa Valley's terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a former equestrian center.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from diverse Napa Valley sub-appellations.
Fact 03
Aged in 65% new French oak barrels.
Fact 04
Winery named 'American Winery of the Year' in 2023.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Black Stallion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is produced using grapes sourced from various Napa Valley sub-appellations. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an 18-month aging process in French oak barrels, with 65% of them being new oak. This winemaking approach aims to achieve depth, complexity, and balance in the final wine, reflecting the winery's commitment to expressing Napa Valley's terroir.
