2016 Palmaz Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE The team refers to this vintage as a return to "normalcy". Similar to the 2012 vintage, 2016 spring and summer were textbook with ample growing season length. A warm 2nd and 3rd week in September contributed to rising brix. After modest temperatures in August, the team was wise not to overleaf, a Palmaz property tactic that was worked in previous vintages. By the time harvest was on the horizon so were minor threats of rain. On Oct

just as the winemakers do when creating the wines

The noble rot embodies the role of aromatic precursor and its understanding is essential since only the seeds in perfect concentration will be harvested

and who entrust Laura Lorenzo to carry on their culture

when Laurence Feraud returned from her winemaking studies and she teamed up with her father Paul to create the winery

the entire vineyard was certified organic

ABOUT THE WINEComposed primarily of Mourvèdre

farmed immaculately

and are among the most sophisticated wines we have tasted from the region

taking care of the soil…daily Elisa strives to find the balance between the vines’ needs and respect of the terroir which has been so generously given to us by Mother Nature

The estate is located in the western end of the Grand Montagne and most of the holdings here are in the Premier Cru of Rilly-La-Montagne with a few small blocks in neighboring Villers-Allerand

We are raving fans of Jean Foillard for his commitment to organic practices and ability to bring the best out of the Gamay grape

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