2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

This is the first release of this wine, sourced from Coombsville and Spring Mountain AVAs. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose of the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is incredibly lifted and perfumed with notes of violets and roses over a core of crushed red and black currants, blackberries and cigar box. The palate offers great depth with layers of vibrant black and red berry flavors and wonderfully ripe, grainy tannins to support, finishing long and lively. While very tempting to drink now, I recommend readers forget it for 3-4 years and then drink for the next 25+. 600 cases were made.

DuMol’s new efforts include Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon blends two AVAs, Spring Mountain and Coombsville. One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon, it displays good minerality, some floral blackcurrant fruit, a touch of discreet wood, and sweet, medium-bodied flavors. It should turn out to be outstanding and drink well for 15-20 years.

DuMol's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is much immediate and plush than the Montecillo. Supple, dense and inviting, the Napa Valley wraps around the palate with voluptuous fruit, soft tannins for a young Cabernet and a kick of sweetness from the greater new oak influence. The Napa Valley is a blend of fruit from Tench (Oakville) and Meteor (Coombsville) vineyards.