COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Castle Rock Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castle Rock Winery, founded in 1994 by Greg Popovich, is renowned for its highly successful "asset-light" business model. By sourcing high-quality grapes from prestigious West Coast growers rather than owning expensive vineyards and estates, Castle Rock is able to offer premium wines at exceptionally competitive prices. The 2017 Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon represents a significant milestone for the winery, marking their first release from the prestigious Napa Valley AVA in six years, after finding fruit that met both their strict quality standards and value-driven philosophy.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This 2017 vintage was Castle Rock's first Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon release in six years.
Fact 02
Castle Rock owns no vineyards, leasing space and buying grapes to keep overhead costs extremely low.
Fact 03
The wine was awarded a stellar 95-point score and Gold Medal at the California State Fair Wine Competition.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This wine is a classic Bordeaux-style blend composed of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, sourced from three select vineyards across Napa Valley. Under the direction of winemaker Eric Laumann, the grapes underwent traditional fermentation followed by 100% native malolactic fermentation to build texture and roundness. The wine was aged for 12 months in a balanced barrel program consisting of 50% French oak and 50% American oak, of which 25% was new wood, adding subtle spice and structure before bottling.
