2023 Pine Ridge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)
2023 Pine Ridge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a 750ml bottle, embodies Pine Ridge’s multi-site approach to Cabernet and its commitment to expressing Napa Valley’s diverse terroir. This flagship wine blends estate fruit from Stags Leap District, Howell Mountain, Oakville, Rutherford, and Carneros with select nearby growers, delivering a nuanced, site-driven profile rather than relying on a single vineyard.
Vineyard and vintage notes: A cool, wet winter delayed bud break and extended the growing season, granting the grapes unusually long hang time and concentrated flavor development while keeping disease pressure in check. The wine ages for eighteen months in a mix of new French and American oak, a technique that builds structure while layering in spice without overpowering the fruit.
Tasting profile
- Nose: hints of Hungarian baking spice, blueberry bramble, and maraschino cherry, with cocoa threading through a plush palate.
- Palate: a core of blackberry and mandarin unfolds beside slate, offering depth and poise.
- Finish: bright acidity and polished tannins carry through to a refined, lingering close.
Food pairings
- Pork loin
- Grilled venison
- Rich mushroom risotto