Soft, silky tannins resolve around a dry, varietally earthy and intense core of weighty ripeness and structure in this appellation wine. Tobacco, cedar and clove underscore its savory character, as notes of currant and dark cherry provide a contrast of fruit.
Addendum Wines is a new, northern California venture from the Fess Parker family of Santa Barbara County winemaking fame. After nearly 30 years of winemaking in Santa Barbara County the Fess Parker family decided to make Bordeaux-style wines in Napa Valley using grapes sourced from prestigious appellations, including Rutherford and Atlas Peak. Winemaker for the project is Blair Fox, who also oversees winemaking for the rest of the Fess Parker portfolio of wines. The debut 2014 vintage won accolades from reviewers, including scores of 95 pts for two of the wines.
Rutherford AVA is just north of the Oakville AVA in the heart of Napa Valley, and it is equally distinguished. It is home to Beaulieu Vineyard and inglenook, arguably Napa Valley’s most historically influential wineries. Inglenook started making in wine in the late 19th century, and Beaulieu Vineyards was producing by the first years of the 20th century. BV founder Georges de Latour is particularly esteemed for having recruited Andre Tchelistcheff, a renowned research oenologist, to move from France to Napa Valley in 1938 and run BV’s winemaking. The legendary Tchelistcheff brought European winemaking techniques to Napa Valley and vastly improved wine quality. Other Rutherford winemakers followed his lead. Today there are 5,000 vineyard acres in Rutherford and many acclaimed producers. The famous Silverado Trail with its exclusive, limited production wineries, runs partly through Rutherford AVA. Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignons are characterized by supple tannins, richness, notes of cherry and plum, depth and the ability to age for several decades. Besides Cabernet Sauvignon the AVA also grows Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. It received its AVA designation in 1994.
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.
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2017 Addendum The Hills Block 6 Cabernet Sauvignon
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