Amulet 2021 Cab Sauv

Amulet Estate is an understated, yet elegant, family-owned winery estate located in the Napa Valley on a legacy vineyard site within the northeastern corner of the St. Helena appellation, focused upon a single vineyard portfolio of traditional Cabernet Sauvignon wines from historic vineyards and heritage properties.While located on a historic site which was formerly a horse ranch, Amulet Estate was acquired, renamed and reborn in 2016. The state-of-the-art winery, designed by Howard Backen, is positioned on the 20-acre estate to naturally blend in with the surrounding organically-farmed vineyards and forested hillsides, reinforcing the winery’s stewardship of, and commitment to, sustainability and the land.With the goal of telling the bigger story about the Napa Valley, Amulet Estate produces estate wines from the St. Helena AVA, and diverse, single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines from several iconic, heritage vineyards located in nearby Napa Valley appellations including St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville and Stags Leap, as well as a Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.Amulet Estate, built on the foundation of authenticity, is family owned, provides value in the highly-personal grower relationships with legacy vineyards, and benefits from the passion and expertise of a small, committed team of business, winemaking and hospitality professionals that are vertically integrated into operations. As single vineyard, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon specialists, every wine is a reflection of the terroir and microclimate of the vineyard site, respect for the land and made in small lots in a pure and minimalistic style. Some releases, are as rare as two barrels per vintage.

Alcohol percentage: 14.8

Tasting Notes

AMUL E T E S T A T E A E 2 0 2 1 C A B E R N E T S A U V IGNON Classic Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon in a strong vintage. A graceful wine with an enticing array of earth, herb, and fresh fruit. Aromas of tobacco leaf and black cherry gently fill the glass. The wine expands on the palate with ripe mission fig, tart plum skin and fresh marjoram. A fine silky texture and dark chocolate complete a lengthy finish. AVA | Yountville, Napa Valley ABV | 14.8 Varietal | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 5% Malbec Soil | Gravelly loam and Cortina soils originating from the Franciscan Assemblage Elevation | 100 feet Accolade | 91 WE This vividly fruity wine opens with red and black cherries, bay leaf and rhubarb, while the flavors are equally fruity and vibrant. The wine is lightly tannic, well balanced, and ready to drink, although it should age nicely through at least 2028. JIM GORDON 4.1.23