Aviary Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 13.4%)

A full-bodied Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at 13.43% ABV in a 750ml bottle, built from 100% Napa-sourced fruit from Calistoga, St. Helena, Rutherford and Yountville. The 2015 vintage earned a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Aviary Vineyards was founded by Gregory Ahn and Jonathan White around sourcing small sets from different Napa Valley vineyards. While Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, small additions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc round out the wine, which is aged in French and American oak barrels. Blackberry and blueberry fruit lead the nose, with crushed earth, baking spice, cigar box and cedar. The palate is plush, with black cherry, cassis, black plum, dark chocolate, coffee, caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, strawberry preserves and eucalyptus. The finish is medium-long and velvety, with dried plum, maple, dusty leather and softly spiced oak.