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2019 Ad Vivum Cellars Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery

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RATINGS

97The Wine Advocate

...fragrant scents of plum preserves and kirsch with hints of potpourri, stewed black tea and menthol, plus a waft of cast-iron pan. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a taut structure of firm, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, supporting the generous black fruit layers, finishing with loads of mineral and red fruit sparks.

96James Suckling

Blueberries, blackberries, violets and blackcurrants. Crushed stones, too. Full-bodied with soft, creamy-textured tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Juicy and velvety tannins. All here.

94Vinous / IWC

...brash, flamboyant wine that makes itself felt. Blueberry jam, crème de cassis, lavender, spice and mocha saturate the palate.

PRODUCER

Ad Vivum Cellars

Ad Vivum Cellars is a partnership between legendary Napa winemaker Chris Phelps and Larry Bettinelli, a vineyard manager who is also a fifth-generation Napa Valley farmer. In 2005 Phelps began experimenting with fruit from the Bettinelli Family Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville. The single-vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Ad Vivum is made in very small quantities of about 2,000 bottles or fewer.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Yountville

Yountville AVA is just west of Stags Leap and north of Oak Knoll. It is centered around the town of Yountville, named for George Yountville, who planted the area’s first vineyard in 1836. The district received appellation status in 1999 and it includes 4,000 vineyard acres. It is known for tannic Cabernet Sauvignon that has a reputation for aging well. Dominus Estate, formerly Napanook Vineyard, is one of the most prestigious producers in Yountville, and in all of Napa Valley.

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.