97 pts - The SOMM Journal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 Spot Dog Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon hails from
a single vineyard on the western bench of the Yountville AVA.
Sour red cherry on the nose transforms into aromas of
leather and coco. On the palate, ripe blueberries, wild
strawberry, and polished tannins are lifted with bright acidity
that finishes with a long meaty flourish.
Drink now through 2035
Recommend 1-2 hours of decanting prior to enjoyment
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Vineyard: Located on the western bench of Yountville AVA
Elevation: 500ft
Vineyard Name(s): NDA
Soil type(s): Aiken Loam
Type: Clones Clone 4 and Clone 337
Exposure: Rows Planted at 48 degrees north, exposure to warm mornings and hill shade in the afternoon
Aging: 18 months , 75 % new oak
Harvest Date: October 22nd
Notes: Very moderate season led to even ripening