{"product_id":"eisele-vineyard-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"Eisele Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEisele Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalistoga, Napa Valley, California | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant, powerful and extraordinarily refined, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Napa Valley's most distinguished single-vineyard wines. Produced from the historic Eisele Vineyard in Calistoga, this estate Cabernet captures the remarkable depth of Napa fruit while expressing a more sophisticated side of the region, with precise structure, silky tannins and exceptional mineral complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackcurrant, ripe blackberry, black cherry and blueberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, layered with fragrant violet, rose petals, fresh tobacco, cedar, star anise and subtle spice. With time in the glass, notes of dark chocolate, graphite and earthy minerality emerge. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably graceful, with beautifully defined dark fruit, vibrant freshness and exceptionally fine-grained tannins. A long, persistent finish reveals the wine's balance of richness, precision and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Points — The Wine Independent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 Points — James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEisele Vineyard is a historic, highly regarded site in Calistoga, at the northern end of Napa Valley. The estate's unique geology includes distinct areas of volcanic and sedimentary soils, contributing to the vineyard's complexity and distinctive sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the heart of Eisele Vineyard, where older sedimentary soils help shape a wine known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecision, complexity, silky texture and remarkable ability to age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than simply emphasizing power, Eisele aims to achieve concentration without heaviness, allowing the vineyard's character to shine through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 growing season began with exceptionally low rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures. Careful vineyard management, canopy work and a lengthy ripening period helped the grapes achieve excellent skin maturity despite summer heat events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate describes the resulting vintage as vibrant and naturally concentrated, with expressive floral aromas, dark fruit and beautifully refined tannins. The grapes were harvested between early and late September, and production totaled approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,168 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from the estate vineyard and fermented with a classic extraction approach, using a slightly longer maceration to capture the depth and character of the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine aged for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 months in a combination of new French oak barrels (70%) and new Austrian oak foudres (30%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This thoughtful élevage contributes structure and savory complexity while allowing the wine's floral character, freshness and mineral finish to remain beautifully defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are certified organic by CCOF and biodynamic by Demeter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eisele Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calistoga, Napa Valley, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Historic Eisele Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certified organic and biodynamic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21 months in new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70% French oak barrels, 30% Austrian oak foudres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1,168 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60–64°F (16–18°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2 hours recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built to evolve beautifully over decades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrime ribeye, filet mignon, dry-aged steak, herb-crusted rack of lamb, braised short ribs, venison, roasted beef tenderloin, wild mushrooms and aged cheeses. 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