Croze 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet

This site made history as part of the core of Groth’s incredible 1985 Cabernet Sauvignon, the first American wine that garnered a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker, Jr. Considered a “platinum-rated” vineyard for its highly desirable combination of climate and soil type, Money Road Ranch sits on a deep soil layered with loam and gravel. It’s a highly unique microclimate here, with a 30 degree swing in temperatures between day and night, a record for Oakville. The resulting fruit is well-endowed with plump fruit and mouthwatering acidity.

Alcohol: 14.2%

The grapes were hand-picked, crushed and fermented in small lots to preserve fruit character and prevent extraction of harsh tannins. The lots were fermented separately, and the resulting blend combined. October 25, 2018, the wine was moved to barrel using 1/3 new, 1/3 once filled and 1/3 neutral French Oak barrels from the Nevers forest. The wine was racked twice yearly until bottling. After 24 months of oak aging, the wine was bottled. Since then it has rested in bottle, allowing the flavors to mature. The result is an elegant wine with a touch of classic Bordeaux married with Napa Valley style.

Deep ruby in color our signature 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with opulent notes of intense berry fruit, toasted coconut and an earthy plum. Great balance and brilliant acidity on the palate. Decanting is recommended as the wine becomes more & more complex providing an intriguing and full flavored experience.