Araujo Estate
Altagracia Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend


opaque ruby violet; blackberry, licorice, graphite, camphor, mint, vanilla, hints of smoke; classically styled, medium+ acid, fine grained tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Malbec, majority from the eastern parcels of the Eisele Vineyard, farmed organically and biodynamically, 2nd wine to the Eisele Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 1st vintage under Pinault rather than Araujo ownership
opaque ruby violet; blackberry, licorice, graphite, camphor, mint, vanilla, hints of smoke; classically styled, medium+ acid, fine grained tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Malbec, majority from the eastern parcels of the Eisele Vineyard, farmed organically and biodynamically, 2nd wine to the Eisele Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 1st vintage under Pinault rather than Araujo ownership
Sep 8th, 2019So much potential! After an hour in the glass just begins to open up. Precise, layers of depth and elegant. Nice!
So much potential! After an hour in the glass just begins to open up. Precise, layers of depth and elegant. Nice!
1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2016
Owner Bon! Gourmet
Dense and solid. Raspberry pie with a little balsamic
Dense and solid. Raspberry pie with a little balsamic
Apr 12th, 2017
Probably the best wine I have ever had. Christmas Day with everyone in Austin, alongside a phenomenal Bordeaux and others, but this was my favorite.
Probably the best wine I have ever had. Christmas Day with everyone in Austin, alongside a phenomenal Bordeaux and others, but this was my favorite.
Dec 26th, 2019
Super drinking blend but definitely give it time to open up. Smooth with plenty of flavors that dance around in your mouth and linger nicely.
Super drinking blend but definitely give it time to open up. Smooth with plenty of flavors that dance around in your mouth and linger nicely.
Apr 8th, 2017