{"product_id":"hertelendy-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"Hertelendy Cabernet Sauvignon 2021","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHertelendy Cabernet Sauvignon 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapa Valley, California | Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful, concentrated and beautifully refined, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHertelendy Cabernet Sauvignon 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the depth and elegance of one of Napa Valley's celebrated vintages. Crafted by Hertelendy Vineyards, this limited-production red combines the intensity of mountain-grown fruit with remarkable purity, structure and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose reveals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry and baked plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, layered with violets, chocolate mint, pipe tobacco, graphite and crushed stone. On the palate, rich dark fruit is complemented by notes of dark chocolate, savory herbs and subtle spice. Firm yet polished tannins provide structure, while vibrant freshness keeps the wine balanced and focused. The finish is long, complex and persistent, with an appealing combination of ripe fruit and mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97–99 Points — The Wine Independent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Points — Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points — International Wine Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHertelendy sources fruit from some of Napa Valley's distinguished hillside and volcanic vineyard sites, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtlas Peak and the estate's Rockwell Ridge Vineyard in Crystal Springs AVA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of elevation, volcanic geology and careful vineyard selection contributes to the wine's concentration, structure and distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 growing season produced low yields and exceptionally concentrated fruit. Hertelendy's Cabernet captures that intensity while preserving freshness and finesse, making it appealing to collectors seeking a structured Napa Cabernet with long-term aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by smaller quantities of Bordeaux varieties that add complexity and structure. The wine was aged for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 months in French and Hungarian oak, with 90% new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This extended maturation contributes layers of spice, texture and aromatic complexity while supporting the wine's substantial tannic framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction was limited to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e299 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a distinctive addition to a premium Napa Valley collection.\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 Hertelendy Vineyards\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\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Napa Valley, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Sources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Atlas Peak and Rockwell Ridge, among other select sites\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 23 months in French and Hungarian oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90%\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 299 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 1–2 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 Excellent potential for further development with bottle age\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, braised short ribs, rack of lamb, beef Wellington, venison, roasted mushrooms and aged cheeses. 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