World Wine 2002 Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California Oakville Ranch Vineyards was founded in 1989 by Robert and Mary Miner. The 90-acre estate vineyard lies between 1000 and 1400 feet above the Silverado Trail on the eastern hill side of Napa Valley on red, rocky volcanic soils in the Oakville appellation. Closest neighbors are Dalla Valle, Vine Cliff, Joseph Phelps "Backus" and Showket. Winemaker Ashley Heisey is a veteran with Oakville appellation Cabernets, having made wines at Far Niente and Opus One. Only 499 cases produced. Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby red in color with a gorgeous nose of blackberry, cassis, dried herbs, vanilla, and exotic spices. This big single-vineyard red is full-bodied, soft and mellow, with velvety tannins and rich flavors of blackberry, black currant, vanilla and spice. It was aged for 19 months in French oak barrels for added complexity. Beautifully balanced to enjoy now, it will gain with cellaring over the next decade. The finish is long, rich and enticing. Enjoy Oakville Ran