Mira 2016 Yountville Cabernet

Grown on the Yountville bench, bordering the Oakville AVA on the west side of the valley, this vineyard is in an ideal location to achieve the perfect combination of ripeness in Cabernet Sauvignon. This classic Napa Valley Cabernet is coaxed from the grapes through hand harvesting and gentle processing in the winery. The fermentation period is characterized by hot peak temperatures in the must and a thorough extraction campaign to get every last drop of flavor. The wine is non fined and non filtered.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 15%

95 POINTS - "This impressively structured wine, with just 3% Petit Verdot, is ample in a robut blackberry jam tone. Iron, tobacco, lavender and dried herb ride along the midpalate with ease. The black pepper on the finish is additionally on point." - Wine Enthusiast

92 POINTS - "Garnet black color. Aromas of tapenade, quince paste, plum butter, and nutmeg with a tannic, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, delightful, long black licorice, ganache, black toast with boysenberry compote, and toasted nuts finish with drying, firm tannins and moderate oak flavor. Cellar, decant or aerate this Napa Cabernet to uncover expressive character." - Tastings.com

91 POINTS - "An opulent, lavish style with almost decadent aromas: blackberry jam, Asian spices, plum sauce and mushrooms. Succulent raisins, chocolate and truffle." - Decanter

Socially Rated 4+ / 5 ⭐

Intense fresh aromatics of sweet and dried fruit are balanced by notes of black pepper and cigar box. On the palate the wine shows its bold structure and bracing acidity, a window into the tremendous potential for this wine to evolve as it ages.