In recent decades, the Napa Valley is synonymous with award-winning cabernet sauvignon. Originating from the Bordeaux region in France, Cabernet Sauvignon wine really 's ambassador to the world. Now, in the annals of the history of wine, this variety is put Napa Valley on the map in the 1976 Paris Tasting.
Cab vines make up the majority of acreage in the Napa Valley. But the diversity of soil and climatic conditionsNapa County allows the production of almost every variety. These subtle differences in microclimate and geology have been at the heart of Napa County split into various sub-designations or American Viticulture Areas (AVA).
There are fourteen AVA in Napa, and everyone grows a mixture of different varieties. For example, make the coastal marine influence of San Pablo Bay, Carneros AVA is perfect for growing Pinot Noir thrives incool, windy areas. Thus Carneros Acacia Winery produces exceptional Pinot Noirs, in competition with some of the world's best.
Napa 's is best, however, Cabernet Sauvignon. Since these species in a wide range of climate and soil, each AVA can grow in Napa, has cab of their own. But there are a select number of conditions, which makes for the world's best examples of the variety. These include long, sunny days in warm climates, combined with porous, wellDraining soils.
Having ideal growing conditions does not guarantee, premium quality fruit. Simply because they grow under different conditions can fit Cab vines vineyard managers give their proliferation in part. Therefore, canopy management is critical for the maturation of the grapes. Many Napa Valley vineyards are innovative techniques to deal with this problem developed, producing grapes with unmatched flavor and intensity.
It is then in the hands of winemakersCheck this soft tannins in the opulent nectar of the gods. Until recently in California, was primarily Cabernet production of a single variety of wine.
Berry because of the high pip to pulp ratio of the cab, they can be very high concentrations of tannin. The result is that many single variety Cabs hard in their youth. Napa wineries to recognize this setback and the beginning of the grape vines with Bordeaux mix, in order not to their strong flavors, but alsoadd complexity.
One of the first wineries in this innovative technique used was Inglenook John Daniel Jr. Daniel Jr. is one of the most influential figures in s Napa "wine history, and Cabernet by many as the godfather of the Napa Valley. Inglenook's born in 1941 is considered by many as always the best wine in the Napa Valley.
It was not until 1976, however, that the Napa ValleyCab received worldwide recognition. Warren Winairski Deer's Leap Wine Cellars 1973 SLV Cabernet Sauvignon won first prize at the 1976 Paris Tasting. That was a surprise for everyone; Winairski's Cab beat some of the best producers in Bordeaux.
This disturbance is now known as weinig "one shot around the world and catapulted Stags Leap and the entire Napa Valley. Since this event, the Stags Leap AVA has produced world-class cabs withenviable consistency.
The crème de la crème of the Stags Leap and Shafer Vineyards. The key to their success is a rocky hill, the home to their vineyard. This rocky ground translates into a small quantity of grapes with intense pleasure and complexity. The Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon is regarded by many as the best Cab in California, and is the definition of a cult wine.
The Hillside Select is how the White Rhino, you know, but it existsnever really seen. Unfortunately this is typical of many of the most exclusive wines from Napa. A cab that has received international recognition, and is easily accessible at your local grocery store is Mondavi, Opus One.
Opus One is the production of one of the best wines from the Oakville AVA. Due to the unique soil and warm climate, Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon grape thrives in the AVA. For this reason, the region has attracted some of the best winery inthe world. There are also many other excellent wineries from Oakville, to produce the award-winning Cabs. Paradigm Winery, Rudd Winery and Silver Oak Winery are among the industry leaders.
Just north of Oakville, you'll find another region that is famous for Cab. The Rutherford AVA can be even better known as Oakville, and has at the head of the California Cab rose industry.
Since Rutherford is located just north of Oakville, it is less influence from the coastof San Pablo Bay. Warm temperatures and dry heat of the earth, the grapes ripen to a more developed tannins leads. Rutherford Cabs tend to be more complex than those from Oakville, but still need more because of their nature be tannin years old.
Located Caymus Vineyards in Rutherford, and has been producing Cab since its founding in 1973. Your 1990 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon has been declared, "Wine of the Year" by Wine Spectator. Not long afterthis award they received the title "The best for Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in California."
Whether Caymus Cab is the best production winery in California is a matter of opinion, but it is a fact that the Napa Valley in California, the epicenter for Cabernet Sauvignon. This delicious red, like the California wine world view changed, and who has experienced one can attest to its brilliance.
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