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2015 Au Sommet Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

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Latest Sale Price

June 11, 2023 - $160

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...bold cassis, crushed black cherries and blackberries with touches of menthol, pencil lead, tapenade, lavender, espresso and bay leaves. The lively palate is full-bodied with firm, grainy, super ripe tannins and a fantastic mineral-tinged finish.

95Vinous / IWC

... Nuanced, polished and super-delicious...possesses exceptional finesse and texture in the mid-weight, gracious style that is Heidi Barrett's signature... Black cherry, lavender, graphite, plum and menthol add striking layers of nuance.

93James Suckling

A very polished and pretty fruit-forward red with currant and berry character. Full body, round and compacted tannins and a flavorful finish.

90+ Jeb Dunnuck

...offers a tight, focused, firm style to go with lots of currants and caramelized cherry fruits, licorice and scorched earth aromatics, medium to full-bodied richness, fine tannin and a length, spice-filled finish.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Atlas Peak

Atlas Peak AVA is perched above the Stags Leap AVA to the northeast of the city of Napa. Elevation ranges from 760 to 2,600 feet, and temperatures are up to 15 degrees cooler in the Atlas Peak vineyards compared with vineyards in the valley. There are 1,500 vineyard acres planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The appellation was named for Atlas Peak, which, at 2,633 feet above sea level, is the highest peak in the area.

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.