RouteStock Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2022

The RouteStock Napa Cabernet has an enveloping aroma of cedar, shaved graphite, black plum, and dried thyme. The flavor and structure is all Napa Valley! The wine is medium-full bodied with a beautiful rich, supple texture and flavors of dark fruit, exotic spices (nutmeg & cinnamon), tobacco, coffee, and dark chocolate. There is a nice brightness from the acidity, a subtle kiss of tannin, and nice ripe fruit to make this a complete Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. They finish the wine with small percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot to deliver the best complexity and balance. RouteStock is an invitation to discover the deep roots of winemaking in Napa and Sonoma. At the core is a commitment to sourcing great fruit from high-end vineyards and practice minimal intervention in the winemaking to help the grapes show their true character, using native yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation, and no chemical additions. RouteStock always crafts delicious wines of top quality and value.