2017 Reserve Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon

Yountville lies in the center of Napa Valley, and while relatively young as an AVA, grapes were first planted here in 1836. Mild temperatures, gravelly silt loam and rocky alluvial soils allow fruit to linger on the vine, developing complex flavor with well-integrated tannins that allow for aging. Maritime breezes reach the Yountville Months, leading to diurnal temperature swings of 40 degrees. This limited release reserve wine is a fine example of Sterling quality. 

Made from grower vineyards and produced in our reserve winery, our 2017 Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon is a small-lot tribute to Yountville’s unique niche within Napa Valley. The slightly cooler conditions of this region produce a wine with big tannins and rich color. Barrel aging in 100% French oak (95% new) helped develop a baking spice base with rich vanilla notes. On the nose, cedar, violet, and forest floor are accentuated by dark mountain fruit flavors such as bramble berry and toasted oak. Generous and bold, this wine will age for many years within the cellar.