2016 Wolf’s Head Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

WA93 Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, coming from Calistoga, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Wolf’s Head spent 30 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. Deep garnet-purple, the nose is redolent of black cherry preserves, blackberry pie and blackcurrant cordial with hints of tilled soil, cloves, tobacco leaf and fallen leaves. Full-bodied and chock-full of expressive black fruit, the palate has a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering mineral note. 229 cases were made.
Estate Notes: A dark inky ruby red with aromas of blackberry, cherries and raspber- ries, violets and a hint of cedar and eucalyptus leaves. Big flavors of blackberry compote and a soft spice of cedar cigar box and tobacco. Long soft cocoa, tobacco and spice on the finish. Drinking beautifully now and will age nicely for another 10-20 years. Fermented in small format stainless steel tanks. Cold soaked 5 days prior to fermentation. Temperature maintained below 80 degrees and a post ferment extended maceration of an additional 5 days. Malolac- tic fermentation occurred in barrel with aging on lees for at least a year.
Aged 30% New French Oak, 70% Neutral French Oak for 30 months. Bottle aged 4 months prior to release in 2019. Production: 229 cases. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon