Cathiard Vineyard - Hora Red Wine 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Cathiard Vineyard
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
Vintage	2020
Sku	117126
Size	750ml
ABV	14.10%

Cathiard Vineyard Description

Cathiard Vineyard is produced from our family-owned estate situated in both the Rutherford and St. Helena AVA's at the foothills of the Maycamas Mountains, where vintners have cultivated the land for more than a century.
Rooted in a deep connection to the land, Cathiard Vineyard expresses the individuality of this unique terroir and delivers energy from the soul of its earth.
"A dense aromatic profile of earth, dark plum, Valrhona chocolate, tobacco and spice dominate the nose. The palate is rich and round with seamless velvety tannins. A focused acidity complimented with a balanced, complete mouthfeel leads to a finish that displays the very best of the terroir farmed by Cathiard Vineyards." - Justine Labbé & Fabien Teitgen, Winemakers

Description

In Greek mythology, Ôra or Hora is a group of goddesses representing the change of seasons. The autumn goddess displayed on the label is one of four sculptures found at Cathiard Vineyard, where Hora is produced by the estate’s dedicated team. Bearing the fruit of autumn’s harvest, Hora embodies the elegance and harmony of our vineyard which spreads through St. Helena and Rutherford. This wine is focused more on fruit and a features a gentle and supple textural profile. Bright and intense red and purple fruits dominate the nose with sweet and spiced tones which follow onto the palate. A balanced, fresh and lickerish wine with focused acidity, round tannins and generous mouthfeel, allowing this wine to be enjoyed right now. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot & 10% Malbec, aged for 12 months in French oak (40% new).

Estate

Cathiard Vineyard is perched slightly above the valley floor on the lower slopes of the Mayacamas mountains with vineyards straddling both the Rutherford and St. Helena appellations. Over the decades, this historic property has featured numerous owners and vineyard and winemaking heritage dating back to the 1840’s. This exciting new estate is owned by Florence and Daniel Cathiard of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte and several other Chateau in Bordeaux. 2020 is their first vintage release and the wines have already received rave reviews. These exceptional wines are crafted by head winemaker Justine Labbé and famed consulting winemaker Michel Rolland. The estate produces three unique expressions, each offer different personalities, the one characteristic all have in common is their superb balance. These are not heavy Napa Valley contemporary red wines, rather they have finesse and freshness, lively individualistic personalities and show extremely well with food.

93 Points, James Suckling
Perfumed aromas of tile, blackberry, bark, earth and pine needles follow through to a medium body with very fine tannins and a lovely savory finish. The balance and drinkability is really right. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 10% malbec. First release. Drink or hold.

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