2019
Lithology
Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2019 Lithology Napa Valley presents with a dark garnet color saturated to the rim with variegated red hues. On the nose, this Cabernet charms your senses with aromas of coffee, tobacco, and both red and black fruit all balanced with just a hint of oak. The mouthfeel is bright and showcases a frame of acidity hung with flavors of cocoa, cranberry, and candied raspberries. There’s a base herbaceousness of sage, and fresh black olive tapenade leading to an elegant and almost mouthwatering finish of shadows of salinity and savory notes on fine tannins which seem to linger for just the right amount of time.

The final blend is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Petit Verdot (8%), and Cabernet Franc (6%) from Lowrey in Napa Valley (79%), Oakville (11%), St. Helena (7%), and Rutherford (3%).

Technical Details

Blend86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc
AppellationNapa Valley
Oak22 months in 61% new French oak
Harvest Date10/3/2019-10/22/2019
Alcohol15.3%

95 Points Decanter

Enveloping, full and broad-shouldered. Saturated dark berry fruit, chocolate layer cake, vanilla and dried herbs de provence round out this Cabernet with its fierce tannins that are nicely integrated.