Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise En Place 2016 brand_The Hess Collection This cachaça ages the banana

This cachaça ages the banana flavor notes from the original spirit in 53-gallon American oak barrels that have been taken apart

This is an ageing process based on oxidation

this wine showcases a lengthy and pleasing granite-like finish reflecting the diverse flavors found on Round Pond's Rutherford estate vineyards

and wild flowers

Wonderful golden color with light reddish hints that recall its varietal origin

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise En Place 2016 brand_The Hess Collection This cachaça ages the bananaVintage 2016 was unseasonably cool and led to late bud break and later than normal harvest. Modest shatter occurred but not to the extent of 2015 and so while harvest was smaller than average, we look at it as quite normal. The longer season allowed for perfect flavor development in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot across Oakville. Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot.