Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This prestigious red wine originates from the Oakville AVA within the Napa Valley in California, United States. Groth Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 by Dennis and Judy Groth, and the estate achieved historic acclaim when its 1985 Reserve became the first California wine to receive a perfect 100 point score from Robert Parker. The winery's philosophy is centred on 'site-specific' viticulture, with the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon sourced exclusively from specific blocks of the family's 121-acre estate, where the gravelly, well-drained soils of the Oakville Cross Road provide the ideal conditions for structured and age-worthy wines.
Wine Description
The Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 presents a deep, saturated garnet colour. The sensory profile is intense and multi-layered, featuring an expressive nose of black cherry, dark plum, and blackberry, accented by sophisticated notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and savoury dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful, showcasing a lush texture with firm, well-integrated tannins and a balanced acidity that provides excellent lift. It is characterized by its remarkable structural elegance and a long, seamless finish that reveals hints of cocoa, espresso, and sweet spice. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon has an ABV of 14.8% and was aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
Vintage Quality
The 2018 vintage in Napa Valley is widely regarded as a 'dream' year, characterized by a long, steady growing season with moderate temperatures and no major heat spikes. These near-perfect conditions allowed for extended hang times, resulting in fruit with exceptional phenolic ripeness, deep colour, and a refined structural balance. Winemakers benefited from a tranquil harvest period that produced one of the highest-quality crops in recent decades, noted for its 'classical' style and tremendous aging potential.
This prestigious red wine originates from the Oakville AVA within the Napa Valley in California, United States. Groth Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 by Dennis and Judy Groth, and the estate achieved historic acclaim when its 1985 Reserve became the first California wine to receive a perfect 100 point score from Robert Parker. The winery's philosophy is centred on 'site-specific' viticulture, with the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon sourced exclusively from specific blocks of the family's 121-acre estate, where the gravelly, well-drained soils of the Oakville Cross Road provide the ideal conditions for structured and age-worthy wines.
Wine Description
The Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 presents a deep, saturated garnet colour. The sensory profile is intense and multi-layered, featuring an expressive nose of black cherry, dark plum, and blackberry, accented by sophisticated notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and savoury dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful, showcasing a lush texture with firm, well-integrated tannins and a balanced acidity that provides excellent lift. It is characterized by its remarkable structural elegance and a long, seamless finish that reveals hints of cocoa, espresso, and sweet spice. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon has an ABV of 14.8% and was aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
Vintage Quality
The 2018 vintage in Napa Valley is widely regarded as a 'dream' year, characterized by a long, steady growing season with moderate temperatures and no major heat spikes. These near-perfect conditions allowed for extended hang times, resulting in fruit with exceptional phenolic ripeness, deep colour, and a refined structural balance. Winemakers benefited from a tranquil harvest period that produced one of the highest-quality crops in recent decades, noted for its 'classical' style and tremendous aging potential.
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$60.31Description
This prestigious red wine originates from the Oakville AVA within the Napa Valley in California, United States. Groth Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 by Dennis and Judy Groth, and the estate achieved historic acclaim when its 1985 Reserve became the first California wine to receive a perfect 100 point score from Robert Parker. The winery's philosophy is centred on 'site-specific' viticulture, with the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon sourced exclusively from specific blocks of the family's 121-acre estate, where the gravelly, well-drained soils of the Oakville Cross Road provide the ideal conditions for structured and age-worthy wines.
Wine Description
The Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 presents a deep, saturated garnet colour. The sensory profile is intense and multi-layered, featuring an expressive nose of black cherry, dark plum, and blackberry, accented by sophisticated notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and savoury dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful, showcasing a lush texture with firm, well-integrated tannins and a balanced acidity that provides excellent lift. It is characterized by its remarkable structural elegance and a long, seamless finish that reveals hints of cocoa, espresso, and sweet spice. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon has an ABV of 14.8% and was aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
Vintage Quality
The 2018 vintage in Napa Valley is widely regarded as a 'dream' year, characterized by a long, steady growing season with moderate temperatures and no major heat spikes. These near-perfect conditions allowed for extended hang times, resulting in fruit with exceptional phenolic ripeness, deep colour, and a refined structural balance. Winemakers benefited from a tranquil harvest period that produced one of the highest-quality crops in recent decades, noted for its 'classical' style and tremendous aging potential.
