2016 Kith & Kin Cabernet 1.5L

Member Pricing: $60 – $72

1.5L Bottle 

A special offering from our sister brand, Kith & Kin Cellars, this is one of our most sought-after vintages of this Napa Valley Cabernet. Kith & Kin, Old English for “Friends & Family”, is a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from all corners of the Napa Valley but with its heart rooted in Rutherford. This wine offers well-balanced tannins and a fruit-forward character.

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Tasting Notes

Opening with aromatics of vanilla, ripe black cherry, and cassis, this wine maintains its focus with nicely integrated tannins that deliver explosive flavors of blackberry jam and dried cranberries. The finish is harmonious and lingers with a kiss of floral essence balanced with an exciting menagerie of dried savory spices.

Vineyard Notes

Touted as another stellar vintage from the Napa Valley, our 2016 Kith & Kin Cabernet was hand-harvested in early October, and the resulting wine has explosive flavors, great balance, and ripe, granular tannins that don’t bite. Although bud break in Napa Valley was early in 2016, it was an all-around cooler growing season. Without the normal heat spikes in July and August, the fruit was able to hang longer on the vine and ripen more uniformly, helping to concentrate flavors.

Winemaker Notes

Winemaker: Thomas Rivers Brown & Jaime ‘JJ’ Dowell Varietals: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 2% Malbec Aging: 12 months in 30% new French oak barrels

Technical Details

Type:

Red

Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Region:

California

Appellation:

Napa Valley

Vintage:

2016