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2015 Mending Wall Tournahu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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July 30, 2023 - $61

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RATINGS

94-96Robert M. Parker Jr.

...100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a small, 6-acre parcel. This wine looks sensational with loads of wet gravel and a hint of underbrush, but dominated by its blackberry and cassis fruit as well as an earthy, peppery, meaty personality. It is full-bodied, dense and should drink beautifully... (10/2016)

91Vinous / IWC

...an attractive wine done in a mid-weight style within the context of the vintage. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, mint and sweet spice notes add complexity throughout. The Tournahu is a decidedly restrained wine for the year...

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.