![]() ![]() An infestation of phylloxera, an insect that attacks vine roots, and the onset of Prohibition nearly wiped out the nascent Napa wine industry in the early 20th century. Other winemaking pioneers followed in the late 19th century, including the founders of Charles Krug, Schramsberg, Inglenook and Beaulieu Vineyards. Yount planted grapes and began producing wine commercially. Winemaking started in Napa in 1838 when George C. With nearly 43,000 acres of vineyards and more than 300 wineries, it is the heart of fine wine production in the United States. Best from 2027–2032.Napa Valley AVA is the most famous winemaking region in the United States and one of the most prestigious in the world. It's powerfully built and concentrated, showing the structure to last in the cellar. The wine opens in tones of tar, tobacco and brooding black currant, with highlights of cedar, lavender and sage. Wine Enthusiast - "The producer's Poetry Vineyard is steep and at a high-elevation for the appellation. All the elements are wonderfully fused together in this powerful, extravagantly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon from Cliff Lede and his team." Vertical in feel with tremendous lift, the 2017 is just stellar. A rush of black cherry, lavender, mint, pine, licorice and sweet spice builds effortlessly in the glass. Deep and ample on the palate, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts richness and tons of character. Vinous - "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry, Lede's top wine, emerges from the oldest vines on the property and some of the upper blocks, where the soils are very rocky. Full-bodied, firm and grainy, it is concentrated, very classy and multilayered with great energy and a long finish." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry gives up crème de cassis, baked plums, blueberry compote, chocolate box, earth and aniseed scents on the nose with wafts of cedar chest and pencil lead. It's a candidate for the wine of the vintage and is an incredible achievement for this team. It needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for 20 years or more. With full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, flawless balance, and a great, great finish, it doesn't have the sheer opulence of the 2016 or 2015 yet shows a more classical, elegant, style that still packs ample richness and depth. Straight-up awesome notes of black raspberries, blueberries, smoked tobacco, violets, spice box, and gravelly earth as well as a bloody, meaty character all emerge from this magical wine. Jeb Dunnuck - "The flagship is the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry, which is based on 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, and the balance Merlot. This is a triumph of the vintage and should age gracefully for 20+ years or more. The remarkable finish is layered with unsmoked cigar, new cast iron, and melted black licorice aromas. An extraordinarily velvety texture pulses with notes of rainier cherry, espresso roast, molasses, paprika, and hoisin. Elegant and lithe flavors composed of fruitcake, bone broth, earthy truffle, and vanilla bean intermix with black cardamom and cumin spices. Winemaker Notes: The fascinatingly mosaic 2017 Poetry possesses a deep garnet color and is front- loaded with crushed black currants, warm slate, violets and Luxardo cherry aromas. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. ![]() Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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