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2015 Seven Stones Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #1399741 97 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark Blended of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon features gregarious scents of mocha, sautéed herbs, licorice, cast iron pan and tilled soil over a core of dried mulberries, warm plums and crème de cassis. Big, rich and full-bodied, the palate is packed with savory and cassis-inspired layers, with a firm, chewy frame and long earthy finish. (LPB) Inner quote mark (10/2018)

96 points Vinous

Outer quote mark The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon has turned out beautifully. Plush, dense and explosive, the 2015 is bursting at the seams with intensity. The flavors and textures are beautifully layered in this sumptuous, vivid Cabernet from Seven Stones and winemaker Aaron Pott. Unfortunately, the 2015 won't be ready to drink anytime soon, so readers should be prepared to be patient. (AG) Inner quote mark (3/2018)

94 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark A dense, loamy wine, loaded with steeped dark currant, fig and blackberry fruit flavors that rumble through, pushed by a graphite spine to a finish that is marked by warm earth, smoldering cast iron and roasted alder notes. Youthfully burly and withdrawn now, but with plenty of energy in reserve. (JM) Inner quote mark (9/2019)

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2015 Seven Stones Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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RP: 97

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.