Pagoda Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Single Parcel #203, 2018
Nestled amongst the coastal evergreen and Tori gates lies a singular parcel, block 203. It is the foundation for our new premiere mountain cuvee.These thirty four year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines luxuriate in soils derived from ancient seabed, bask in cool mountain air, and thrive under the careful stewardship of the Newton team to produce a wine that is unparalleled. It is powerful, structured, mineral driven, and layered with complex notes of fresh berry, spice, and tobacco leaf.This wine is a true reflection of the rugged wilderness and Napa valley mountain terroir.
AVA: Mount Veeder
Parcel size: 3.2 acres
Altitude: 1100 ft
Soil: volcanic
Clone: 338 - Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 34
Production: 360 x 75cl, 25 Magnums, 10 double Magnums
Pagoda Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Single Parcel #203, 2018
Nestled amongst the coastal evergreen and Tori gates lies a singular parcel, block 203. It is the foundation for our new premiere mountain cuvee.These thirty four year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines luxuriate in soils derived from ancient seabed, bask in cool mountain air, and thrive under the careful stewardship of the Newton team to produce a wine that is unparalleled. It is powerful, structured, mineral driven, and layered with complex notes of fresh berry, spice, and tobacco leaf.This wine is a true reflection of the rugged wilderness and Napa valley mountain terroir.
AVA: Mount Veeder
Parcel size: 3.2 acres
Altitude: 1100 ft
Soil: volcanic
Clone: 338 - Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 34
Production: 360 x 75cl, 25 Magnums, 10 double Magnums
-
In Stock
Attributes
-
Collections
Wine
-
Product Weight (Lbs)
3
-
Style
Red
Description
Nestled amongst the coastal evergreen and Tori gates lies a singular parcel, block 203. It is the foundation for our new premiere mountain cuvee.These thirty four year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines luxuriate in soils derived from ancient seabed, bask in cool mountain air, and thrive under the careful stewardship of the Newton team to produce a wine that is unparalleled. It is powerful, structured, mineral driven, and layered with complex notes of fresh berry, spice, and tobacco leaf.This wine is a true reflection of the rugged wilderness and Napa valley mountain terroir.
AVA: Mount Veeder
Parcel size: 3.2 acres
Altitude: 1100 ft
Soil: volcanic
Clone: 338 - Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 34
Production: 360 x 75cl, 25 Magnums, 10 double Magnums
Details
VINEYARD
Our Mount Veeder property was first purchased and planted to Champagne varietals in the early 1970s. Over the last 20 years, the majority of the property has been replanted to Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard is situated in the Mayacamas Mountains on the Western edge of the Napa Valley on steep southern aspects at altitudes between 750 and 1250 feet. Cooled both by the altitude and proximity to the San Pablo Bay, the area boasts the longest growing season of all the Napa Valley AVAs. The vineyard’s well-drained, sedimentary soils produce vibrant and mineral-driven Cabernet Sauvignon, characterized by intense black currant notes and firm, sandy graphite structures.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2018 vintage is one to remember. The beginning of the year, particularly February, saw abundant rainfall which moistened the soil and prompted a great start to the vegetative cycle. During spring, the presence of bright daily sunlight without high temperature peaks supported great canopy development. Flowering and fruit set were excellent, though it occurred slightly later than usual due to the mild temperatures. Summer finished the growing season on a high note, boasting plenty of sunlight and mild temperatures from July through October. Phenolic and aromatic ripeness was steady and excellent while sugar accumulation was moderate. The seasonal conditions allowed us to push ripeness longer without exceeding in sugar content, factors that make the wines from this vintage refined, complex and fresh. We started picking Chardonnay September 10th and finished with Cabernet Sauvignon on November 1st.