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Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon
Quilt
Vintage & Drinking Window
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Drinking Window
2025-2030
Perfect time to enjoy!
Vintage Notes
The 2019 vintage in Napa Valley was characterized by a long, even growing season, resulting in wines with excellent concentration and balanced acidity. Harvest started slightly later than average, allowing for optimal flavor development.
AI Confidence: 85%
$50.00 - $75.00 USD
92/100Outstanding
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Style: Rich and opulent Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.5%
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, mocha, cedar, a hint of spice and dark chocolate.
Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a rich, layered mouthfeel.
Appearance: Deep ruby color with high viscosity.
Long, elegant finish with refined tannins and lingering dark fruit characteristics typical of premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Complex aromatics of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry with hints of vanilla, cedar, and subtle baking spices from oak aging
Full-bodied palate featuring rich dark fruit flavors including blackcurrant and plum, complemented by notes of mocha, tobacco, and sweet oak
Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator: 91/100
James Suckling: 93/100
Serving Recommendations
Temperature: 16-18°C (60-64°F)
Decanting: 60 minutes
Food Pairing:
Herb-crusted rack of lamb
Wild mushroom risotto
Grilled Ribeye Steak with Rosemary and Garlic
Grilled ribeye steak or prime rib
Braised short ribs with red wine reduction
Slow-Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta
Dark Chocolate Lava Cake with Raspberry Coulis
Aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or aged cheddar
Winemaking & Vineyard
Production Notes:
Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted by Joe Wagner, known for his Meiomi Pinot Noir. The wine is a blend of grapes from prime Napa Valley AVAs, creating a complex and layered wine. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak barrels.
Vineyard Details:
Sourced from select vineyard sites in Napa Valley, including Atlas Peak, Coombsville, St. Helena, and Calistoga.
Learn More
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Fun Facts (1)
Sophie
The five-grape blend here is absolutely cheeky—mixing Cabernet with Petite Sirah and Zinfandel gives you the structure and elegance of classic Napa, but that Zinfandel sneaks in a spicy, peppery backbone that keeps things from getting too polished and predictable.
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