"From the southern sector of Napa Valley, this cooler climate Cabernet Sauvignon has a lovely fresh, blackberry fruit bouquet with super energy. The palate is sweet but not cloying, with layers of succulent, dark berry fruit and a touch of toasty oak adds depth and richness. Delicious for current drinking up to 3 or 4 years hence and an absolute bargain at this price, if generous deep flavoured wines float your boat stock up on this super bin end. Aidan Bell Feb 2025 DB10"
Truchard Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. Proprietors Tony and Jo Ann Truchard have managed a successful vineyard and grown exceptional grapes for nearly 50 years. Through their hard work and devotion to this unique property, they helped pioneer grape growing in the Carneros region of Napa. They supplied many of Napa's great wineries with grapes including Joe Heitz, Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel, and in 1989, the Truchards established a winery and began producing wines using only their estate-grown fruit. (They continue to be a source of fine fruit to other producers)
The vines at Truchard Vineyards benefit not only from the cooling fog and moderate temperatures of Carneros, but are also influenced by the estate’s unique topography, consisting of rolling hills, steep ravines, and numerous valleys. In addition, they are positioned across a wide variety of soil types including clay, shale, sandstone, lava rock, and volcanic ash. These factors allow the Truchards to grow diverse grape varieties, each planted with its optimal growing conditions in mind and minimal intervention.
“The 2019 Cabernets are big, bold wines that show the extroverted side of Napa Valley. There are plenty of fabulous wines at all levels, but 2019 does not have the across the board consistency of a truly great vintage,” Antinio Galloni
California’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon region has delivered a beautifully classic vintage in 2019, showcasing balance, energy and tension. Decanter
‘In time, we believe 2019 will prove to be one of the standout vintages of the decade,’ proclaims Paul Hobbs. ‘It is a return to classic.’
