Viader Estate Red 2015 (75cl)

A proprietary red blend from Howell Mountain in Napa Valley, made from 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Cabernet Franc. Viader Vineyards & Winery sits at 1,300 feet above the Napa Valley floor, where Delia Viader planted vines running directly down the steep mountainside in a non-terraced, high-density approach. The 2015 vintage was fermented in concrete, 500-litre barrels and stainless steel, spending 52 days on skins. The nose shows dark blackberry, tar and roasted coffee, with earthy leather undertones. The palate is thick and broad-shouldered, with ripe blackberry, leather, tar and coffee-toned richness, while the Cabernet Franc adds aromatic lift. The finish is robust, with youthful tannins and lingering espresso and dark berry.