2014 Band of Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Consortium
Region: Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Deep ruby red with garnet edges. Fruit bomb on the nose with loads of red berries with a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, herbs and dark floral notes. Moderate tannins (7/10) and medium plus body. A touch of heat on the palate, this is still a baby. Tannic backbone with lots of structure. Notes of dark black cherries, dark spices, cinnamon and a touch bitter in the long finish. Tons of potential. Would give this at least an hour decant or wait a couple of years.
There is a very interesting group of people behind this wine trying to make the best "Pound-for-Pound" Cabernet Sauvignon out of the valley and they are doing a great job at it. This is the inaugural offering which is made up of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc and is aged in once used French oak for 18 months. Definitely worth checking out if you love big Cabernet, cannot wait for the 2015!
Now onto who is involved in this beautiful new project. 1. Stephane Vivier: Winemaker at Vivier Wines, Long Meadow Ranch and Hyde de Villaine. 2. Cameron Hobel: Owner of Hobel Wines and Milton Road Trading Company. 3. Brennan Anderson: VP of Marketing for Michael Mondavi's Folio. 4. Jason Heller: Master Sommelier and works at Dana Estates. 5. Barret Anderson: Associate Winemaker at Jackson Family Wines. 6. Mark Porembski: Winemaker at Anomaly Vineyards, and Zeitgeist Cellars. and 7. Dan Petroski: Winemaker at Massican Winery, and Larkmead Winery.
2019 till 2029.
Price Point:
$$ - Purchased from Park Avenue Liquor for $49.50.