Cabernet Red Wine Monticello Jefferson Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 displays aromatics of berries, blackberry, coffee, chocolate, and the oak is nicely woven into the thread with a richness of toffee and caramel. The flavors follow very similar to the aroma profile. In the mouth this California Cabernet red wine provides dark berries, bittersweet chocolate and coffee with toasty oak. This red wine is full-bodied, and the tannins coat the mouth wonderfully. The rich tannins and texture extend richly through the finish. 2004 was a memorable year in terms of growing grapes. A shorter, warmer growing season moved things along quickly on the vine. A smaller crop contributed to the speedier development of the fruit during ripening. Monticello's three Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Yountville, Rutherford and St. Helena were all harvested within a week of each other. The Cabernet Franc lots used in this blend were harvested during the second and third weeks of September. The Cabernet Sauvignon lots were all fermented in tank and pressed at dryness, whereas some of the smaller Cabernet Franc lots were fermented in bins. All of the lots aged in oak barrels for 22 months, roughly 20% new barrels.

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The Corley Family’s Monticello Vineyards is an innovative and acclaimed limited production estate winery located in Napa Valley, California. All of their wines have won innumerable awards over the last 25 years, been honored as top 100 wines by the major publications, have been served in the White House and have honored the Academy Awards. Jay Corley came to Napa Valley in 1969 seeking land to plant and grow an estate vineyard. Thirty-five plus years later, sons Kevin, Chris and Stephen manage the winery. This small winery produces about 15,000 cases of wine annually designated MONTICELLO VINEYARDS, CORLEY RESERVE and CORLEY. In 1969 Jay Corley began searching for an appropriate site to grow wine grapes and quickly recognized that the best wines in the United States were made from grapes grown in the Napa Valley. Since his personal interest was in Burgundian-style wines, he chose to initially focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and therefore acquired land in what is now known as the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley in 1970. The Oak Knoll District is in southern Napa Valley, just north of the town of Napa, and with its cooler temperatures, the Oak Knoll District is ideal for growing these varietals. In 1980, a winemaker started to oversee the harvest and crushing of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes for MONTICELLO VINEYARDS wines. In 1982, the winery was moved into a state of the art winery in the Home Ranch Vineyard and also produced the first CORLEY RESERVE wines. MONTREAUX Brut followed in 1983, Pinot Noir in 1984, Merlot in 1990, CORLEY Proprietary Red Wine in 1999; Cabernet Franc in 2003 and Syrah in 2004. The over-riding philosophy is that great wines are made in the vineyards. That is why they have made such a tremendous commitment to ownership of the most suitable land for grapes. Already satisfied with the strength and quality of the Oak Knoll estates for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, they set out in pursuit of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the warmer districts of Napa Valley. Today they farm five vineyards in the Napa Valley - the Home Ranch Vineyard and Knollwood Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District planted to Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah vines, and the State Lane Vineyard in Yountville, Tietjen Vineyard on Niebaum Lane in Rutherford and Ehlers Lane Vineyard in St. Helena, each planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. Monticello winery has received numerous awards and high reviews, which has led to a short supply of their wines.

RATINGS: 3 Stars - DECANTER
"Developed and rounded aromatics. Well made. Firm tannins and good acidity, which keep the wine refreshing. Drink 2010-18."

Vineyards:
Cabernet Sauvignon State Lane Vineyard – Yountville, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon Tietjen Vineyard on Niebaum Lane – Rutherford, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon Yewell Vineyard on Elhers Lane – St Helena, Napa Valley
Cabernet Franc Home Ranch Vineyard – Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley

Cuvee 81% Cabernet Sauvignon / 19% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol: 14.2%