Inglenook WineryNiebaum Estate 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Product code: 12111
£53.55 inc VAT
Limited Stock: (5 btls)
USA
Red Wine from
California, USA
Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Inglenook Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Grape: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Shiraz/Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc
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Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Inglenook Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Grape: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Shiraz/Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc

Product Notes

The Inglenook Winery Niebaum Estate 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon is a robust wine from Napa Valley, California. This decadent wine offers an enchanting bouquet of rich black cherry and dark chocolate. Its full-bodied flavour profile reveals layers of dark berry fruits, hints of toasty oak, and undertones of earthy spice. Expressing an elegant silky finish, it's genuinely a vinous tribute to the year Inglenook was established. Its structure, intensity, and harmonious composition indeed symbolise the classic legacy of its Californian origins. This sophisticated wine is perfect for savouring alone or pairing with exquisite meals.

Tasting Notes

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 offers splendid aromas of blueberry and cassis with highlights of anise, savory fines herbes, and red cherry. Finely grained tannins enhance a complex, yet polished structure that finishes fresh and vibrant, with a mysterious hint of mocha.

About the Winery

Inglenook Winery

Established in 1879 by Gustave Niebaum, the iconic Inglenook Winery is located within Napa Valley, California. Over its vast history, this renowned winery has amassed an formidable repute for producing world-class wines.

The estate’s focus remains fixed on finely crafted wines, capturing the essence of its rich terroir. Inglenook’s extensive vineyard spreads across an impressive 1,680 acres. The unique climatic conditions make it ideal for growing a wide variety of grape types, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah, Resulting in an array of exquisite wines that deliver distinctive flavours.

Over the years, the winery has been carefully preserved by its owners. Francis Ford Coppola, renowned film director, and his wife Eleanor bought a substantial part of the estate in 1975 and made painstaking efforts to reunite the original vineyard. He is considered the modern-day saviour of Inglenook, restoring it to its former glory and championing the rebirth of the once abandoned vineyard.

The winery's architectural charm is just as enticing as the wines it produces. The majestic stone château, modelled after a Bordeaux wine estate, provides a breathable ambience for oenophiles. Gorgeous interiors adorn this 19th-century structure, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the wine tasting experience fully. The stunning scenery surrounding Inglenook Winery complemented by the heritage of the château adds immeasurably to the overall wine-tasting experience.

Inglenook Winery’s consistent commitment to producing quality wines with innovative techniques is reflective of a rich legacy that has spanned over a century. Whether it's the meticulous winemaking process or the passionate individuals steering the helm, Inglenook remains a cornerstone in the story of American wines, today and always.

https://www.inglenook.com

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