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The Roots Run Deep at Ballentine Vineyards --

2014 Ballentine Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, in 3L

The roots run deep beneath the soils of Napa Valley where Ballentine Vineyards farms their 100+ year old estate vineyards and produce wines that are the truest expressions of the terroir. Ballentine is one of the oldest, small family wineries in Napa Valley, with roots that date back to 1906.

The 80+ acres of prime vine growing land that comprises Ballentine Vineyards provide a true and authentic sense of place. Ballentine prides themselves on producing wines that both delight the palate and surprise with each harvest’s difference.

Each year, the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of the best Cabernets from the vintage.  With careful selection and management in the vineyards, only the highest quality fruit is used in the Reserve.  Fermented in barrels and small tanks, gently hand punched down three times a day, and pressed off early to maintain fresh fruit vibrancy, the wines are aged in 100% new French oak.  In 2014 the Reserve blend yielded a classic big, bold Napa Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully structured with a dense purple color packed with aromas of cherry, blueberry, clove, and vanilla. Flavors of dark cherry, licorice and black currants complement the long-layered finish.  

It will age beautifully for 25 years…if you can wait that long!

Item Special Note

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Non-Napa County winners must arrange for their wines to be shipped from The Packaging Company, beginning Friday, March 1, 2019. If you're the lucky winner, we'll call or email you with directions for making this happen.

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