Solid 2018 from Ehlers. This #sthelenacab is delicious and smooth. One of my favorites from Premiere Napa Valley 2020 #pnv20 #pnv2020 20 cases produced. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Ehlers’ organic estate vineyard, which produces wines of great distinction
Located in the north end of St. Helena, the vineyard is composed of very shallow, gravelly loam soils
The wine is unfined, unfiltered and is aging in 100% new French oak
Your wine is the first vintage from winemaker Laura Díaz Muñoz
This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Block 4 on our property which is our highest elevation block. The Cone See vines are planted in volcanic soil, the same profile found on Howell Mountain. Our vineyards have been farmed organically since 2005 and certified since 2008. This 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best expressions of the estate - rich in tannins and color, aromas of boysenberry, raspberry jam and forest floor herbs promise the potential of getting better in the years to come.
Wine Facts
Wine is unfiltered
Single vineyard wine
Sustainably produced
Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled — 3 years ago
Purchased at winery tasting. Could not hold out longer. Very nice, notice the cab franc right away. — 4 years ago
Great with steak — 6 months ago
Very nice. Good color & flavor complexity. If had to fault acid is a bit short. — 2 years ago
2010 vintage with plum, black currants, green olive, eucalyptus mint black cherry. Delicious!! — 5 years ago
Muscular strength and dark concentration - its noticeably different than their other wines due to the vineyard site, as well as the use of 100% new French Oak. Instead of being sourced from the main property where the white label cabernet is, the Reserve is sourced from their separate family estate on Ehlers lane, where it is on a bit higher elevation, on a free draining hill.
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot - big, bold, dark, and intense - mocha, blackberry reduction, black pepper, chewy tannin.. definitely a little peppery on the nose but not overly to the point of being too much. Meant for some good ol' Cali BBQ tri-tip. — 6 years ago
Leslie Matheson
Beautifully aged red wine. Smooth acid, subdued nose, long finish. Paired wonderfully with homemade margarita pizza. — 3 months ago