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2014 Knighton Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

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October 30, 2022 - $41

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RATINGS

95Jeb Dunnuck

...notes of cassis, blackberry jam, nori, and leafy herbs are followed by a full-bodied, ripe, opulent 2014 that shows the more forward, charming style of the 2014 vintage.

93+ The Wine Advocate

...some herbs, blackcurrants and blueberries notes... Taut and earthy in the full-bodied mouth...

93Wine Spectator

Deep, rich and generous, with layers of dark berry, currant, plum and raspberry flavors, touches of black licorice and spicy, floral scents.

93Vinous / IWC

...fabulous wine. Intense and bold...offers tremendous depth powered by the pure thrust of the tannins from this Calistoga site. Black cherry, smoke, graphite, licorice, chocolate and menthol built into a striking crescendo of flavors and textures.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

St. Helena AVA is at the northern end of Napa Valley just north of Rutherford and south of Calistoga. It is a relatively warm climate thanks to the Mayacamas Mountains on its western edge, which protect it from Pacific Ocean fog. Out of the 9,000 acres in the appellation, some 1,500 are under vine. The principal grapes grown in St. Helena are the Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. St. Helena is considered prime wine producing territory, and it was one of the first important wine producing regions in northern California. The legendary Charles Krug founded his winery just north of the town of St. Helena in 1873, and today the appellation is home to many prestigious producers, including Abreu, Grace Family and Spottswoode.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.