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2016 Etude Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

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RATINGS

95James Suckling

...black tea and blue fruit to this flavorful, structured red with linear, polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. It’s reserved and focused on the palate.

93+ The Wine Advocate

...features scents of blackcurrant pastilles, baked plums and black cherries with hints of wild thyme, cedar chest, pencil lead and mossy bark. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid structure of firm, ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long with layer upon layer of savory nuances.

92Wine Spectator

Alluring, featuring waves of steeped loganberry, boysenberry and plum flavors, carried by a silky structure and infused with dark tea and mesquite nuances. Shows sparkle and detail through the mineral-tinged finish, with the fruit lingering pleasantly.

92Wine Enthusiast

...opens with a juicy entry of black cherry and supple plum. Firm tannin and toasted oak provide structure and weight to the full-bodied profile, finishing in dried herb, cedar and clove.

PRODUCER

Etude

Etude Wines was founded in 1982 by Tony and Michelle Soter. The winery and its vineyards are in the Carneros appellation of California’s Napa Valley. Tony Soter was the winemaker at Spottswoode, Araujo, Niebaum-Coppola, Dalle Valle and Moraga before giving up his consulting career to concentrate on his own venture. Today Etude produces Pinot Noir from Carneros region grapes, and Cabernet Sauvignon from grapes grown farther north in Napa Valley. Etude also makes Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and a few other white wines.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Oakville AVA is one of the two or three most prestigious appellations in the United States. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, its 5,000 vineyard acres produce some of the world’s most acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, including such California “cult” Cabs as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate. Before those boutique producers rose to fame in the 1990s, Oakville was already renowned as home to Robert Mondavi, Opus One and Groth Vineyards, among others. Along with the famous wineries, there are premier vineyards in this AVA, including Martha’s Vineyard and To Kalon Vineyard. To Kalon was first planted in 1868 by H.W. Crabb, one of California’s first viticultural researchers, and he named the vineyard after the ancient Greek phrase for “most beautiful.” Though many grapes can be successfully grown in Oakville, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. Merlot and Chardonnay are also frequently planted. Oakville Cabs are prized for their richness, complexity and weight. Oakville was designated as an AVA in 1993.

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.

VINTAGE

2016 Etude Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon