Educated Guess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Appearance: In the glass, Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon unveils a deep, garnet-red hue, offering a visual hint to the wine's intense character and concentration. The color suggests both richness and vibrancy, setting the stage for a captivating tasting experience. Aroma: A symphony of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry aromas greets the senses, creating a heady and enticing bouquet. As the wine breathes, subtle notes of cedar and a touch of vanilla emerge, adding layers of complexity to the aromatic profile. This initial olfactory encounter promises a robust and sophisticated tasting journey. Palate: The first sip is a revelation of Napa Valley's Cabernet Sauvignon prowess. Velvety tannins coat the palate, providing a luxurious and smooth texture. The core of blackberry and cassis flavors takes center stage, delivering a powerful and concentrated expression of the varietal. The palate evolves with nuances of dark chocolate and a hint of espresso, contributing to the wine's multifaceted nature. Structure: Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a well-defined structure, balancing the bold fruit characteristics with integrated oak influence. The tannins are robust yet refined, ensuring a harmonious interplay of elements throughout the tasting experience. The wine's full-bodied nature contributes to a lasting and memorable impression. Finish: The finish is enduring and gratifying, echoing the complexity of the palate. Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon leaves a lingering resonance of dark fruits and a subtle touch of spice, inviting contemplation and encouraging another delightful sip.

Educated Guess's quality equals its value– sourced from some of Napa's best vineyards (think Beckstoffer Georges III, Bettinelli, and Laird Money Road), using only the best grapes.
The best Napa Cabernet wines consistently exhibit flavors of black currant, ripe (not baked) plum, subtle licorice, black cherry, raspberry, as well as blueberry and/or blackberry. All of these tasting notes associated with Cabernet indicate the grapes were perfectly ripe when picked.
Napa Valley wine country is located in Northern California, 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. With more than 400 wineries and 90 tasting rooms open to the public, Napa Valley is known for world-class wine, as well as beautiful countryside and near perfect weather year-round.
Originating from France's Bordeaux region, this grape has found its way into vineyards from Napa Valley's sunny slopes to the grassy terrains of Australia. Cabernet Sauvignon is famous for its deep, layered flavors – a mix of dark fruits such as blackcurrant, with hints of green pepper, and often a hint of oak.Roots Run Deep Winery was founded by vintner Mark Albrecht and is the parent company to his various brands including his largest production wine, Educated Guess.
Cabernet Sauvignon vines are best suited for a sunny, warm (and not too hot) climate, so that the grapes ripen slowly. While many places in California are quite hot, and increasingly so, Napa Valley's location on the San Pablo Bay causes an induction effect at night that delivers morning cloud cover.Approximately 475 physical wineries in Napa County produce more than 1,000 different wine brands. Some 95% of Napa Valley wineries are family-owned. With few exceptions, most are smaller in scale. Over 70% produce less than 10,000 cases a year.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 14.5%
*Please note that the ABV may vary