Many of the early vintages of cabernet sauvignon were sourced from a vineyard located on a sprawling 400 acre altamura ranch in historic wooden valley that had been settled by members of karen altamura s family in 1855. Altamura wine is one the rare opportunitys to experience something that consistently exceeds expectations. Altamuras estate vineyards bring these characteristics together in a hallmark style of rich, multilayered cabernet sauvignon. Distinctive, succulent and smooth, with toasted coconut and lemon curd flavors at the core, a supple, juicy texture and honey details. Altamura winery is located about 20 minutes east of the city of napa in wooden valley and was established in 1985 with an initial focus on chardonnay. Altamura 2016 cabernet sauvignon, napa valley brix26 wines. The wine advocate gave the 2012 vintage a score of 95 and wine spectator gave the 2015 vintage a score of 93. Altamura winery is highly regarded as one ofwine spectatormagazines top 50 napa cabernet sauvignon producers. He later worked at sterling vineyards and became winemaker at caymus.
Napa valley, an hours drive north of san francisco, california, is the most famous and p. November 2, 2010 california cabernet sauvignon has been an important part of the wine experience for its 30year history. Deep garnetpurple colored, the 2015 cabernet sauvignon rocks up with gregarious black cherries, blackcurrants and warm plums with hints of. Alphabetical guide to california cabernet mor er t eport. Altamura s estate vineyards bring these characteristics together in a hallmark style of rich, multilayered cabernet sauvignon.
Sweet red cherries, wild flowers and spices ring out on a refined, textured finish that leaves a lasting impression. Altamura cabernet sauvignon is a blend of 100% napa valley cabernet sauvignon fruit from our hillside and valley floor estate vineyards in wooden valley, located in the southeastern hillsides of the napa valley. Many of the early vintages of cabernet sauvignon were sourced from a vineyard located on a sprawling 400 acre altamura ranch in historic wooden valley that had been. Beth novak milliken was on the panel for spottswoode, and the other wineries represented were altamura, caymus, colgin, corra, peter michael, ramey, and schrader. Altamura 2016 sauvignon blanc, napa valley brix26 wines. Never eases up on torque and authoritative presence.
Frank and karen altamura established altamura vineyards and winery in 1985. Alphabetical guide to california cabernet sauvignon wine spectator. Fermentation of altamura cabernet sauvignon occurs in both open and closed top fermenters. Another gorgeous wine, the 2011 cabernet sauvignon reserve has a bit more depth than the ranch, partly because cabernet franc takes the place of merlot as a supporting component in the wine. Stores and prices for altamura cabernet sauvignon, napa valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Shop 2009 altamura cabernet and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Altamura vineyards was founded in 1985 by frank and karen altamura. We invite you to visit altamura vineyards and winery. Altamura vineyards and winery, established in 1985 by frank and karen altamura, is the only winery in wooden valley, located within the napa valley appellation. Napa valley, an hours drive north of san francisco, california, is the most famous and prestigious wi. Here at altamura, we practice an exacting, nocompromise policy in the vineyard. Altamura cabernet sauvignon napa valley 2011 wine rating.
Altamura cabernet sauvignon napa valley 20 garys wine. Altamura napa valley cabernet sauvignon 20 bottlebargains. The wine is fermented and aged in new french oak barrels for 18 months resulting in a wine of great depth and complexity, displaying the flavor and textural profile more like a white bordeaux than a california. Altamuras 65 acres of vineyards are on a 400acre ranch in wooden valley. Soil types on the ranch which are similar to the rutherford bench and the mountainous regions of howell mountain, pritchard hill and mount veeder called for several different clones of cabernet sauvignon on a number of. Be forewarned, its the kind of wine that is hard to stop sipping once you start. Altamura napa cabernet sauvignon 2014 cabernet sauvignon. Altamura makes one of the best under the radar cabernet sauvignons in napa valley. Frank grew up in napa valley and began working in vineyards when he graduated from high school.
This savory, ripe, medium to fullbodied cabernet is a successful effort for the vintage. The 2011 cabernet sauvignon was aged 30 months in 70% new french oak. Since 1985, weve been growing and producing californias finest wines in our corner of napa valley. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members. Are you interested in sipping fine wine and taking in breathtaking views of napa valley. Altamura vineyards napa 2020 all you need to know before. From the wine spectator ultrarich and extracted, offering a powerful array of blackberry, licorice, gravelly earth, cedar and tobacco leaf notes. Several important critics have rated this napa valley wine highly. Napa natives frank and karen have a decidedly handson approach to every step of the growing and winemaking process.
The altamura 2016 sauvignon blanc comes from the winerys 4acre 18yearold dryfarmed vineyard which sits at an altitude of 850 feet. Other reds shirazsyrahspetite syrah last resort grill. Stores and prices for 2011 altamura cabernet sauvignon, napa valley tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in mi, usa. If you like the big cult cabernet s, try this for a fraction of the price. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Pichler m smaragd gruner veltliner, wachau, austria, 2011. A cold vintage reveals its herbal, spicy flavours, but above all a crunchy, vivacious acidity and pungent tannins that need time in a bottle.
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