2017 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley [1.5L]

95 points

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This eye-catching format of our beautifully blended Napa Valley Cabernet is sized for celebration. As for the wine itself, it's full of briary fruit flavors that build on the palate with every sip.

Bella Union

005-CBU173-BOTTLE

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Production Notes

Sinewy, earthy and full of spice, this well-made wine is lush and sumptuous, with firm, focused tannins and integrated oak. Black cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg meld on the structured, fullbodied palate, with a graceful hint of dark chocolate on the finish. This will do well in the cellar; enjoy 2025–2030. Cellar Selection. —V.B.

Tasting Notes

The 2017 Bella Union is filled with luscious aromas of cherry cola, anise, and baking spices. Tension is exhibited on the palate as this wine is both fruit forward and restrained. Black cherry, blueberry and other briary fruit flavors guide the wine’s bright midpalate, finishing with hints of cocoa and resolved tannins.

Vineyard Notes

Bella Union was founded by the partners of Far Niente to specialize in the art of blending Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The cornerstone of the blend is our 25-acre vineyard in Rutherford, along Bella Oaks Lane, a country road that was historically called Bella Union. The vineyard is planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon in well-drained loam, and the vines range from 20 – 30 years of age. Classic varietals of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot sourced from select Napa Valley vineyards complete the blend.

Wine Specs

Vintage

2017

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Napa Valley

Harvest Date

September 13 - October 29, 2017

Aging

16 months in French oak barrels (69% new, 31% once-used)

Alcohol %

14.5

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WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.