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Eisele Vineyard Altagracia Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Eisele Vineyard Altagracia Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Expressive, Velvety, and Masterfully Composed

The estate's signature companion bottling, Altagracia is crafted to offer an open, approachable, and fruit-forward expression of the historic Calistoga terroir while maintaining its classic gravelly pedigree. The hot and notoriously low-yielding 2020 vintage yields a deeply brooding nose of blackberry jam, stewed plums, and roasted coffee beans, wrapped in a plush, full-bodied frame. It balances its immediate, warm-vintage richness with round, smooth tannins and a generous finish that makes it incredibly compelling for early enjoyment.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Plush & Generous ●●●●●
Tannins Soft, Rounded & Enveloping ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Medium, Smooth & Well-Balanced ●●●●●
Fruit Blackberry Jam, Matured Black Cherry & Roasted Figs ●●●●●
Oak Polished, Rich & Supportive (Aged in French Oak Barrels) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
Robert Parker [92-94] pts
  • 92-94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Altagracia was tasted as a finished blend barrel sample. Deep purple-black in color, it has a fragrant nose of potpourri and Indian spices over a core of kirsch, warm cassis and plum preserves, plus a waft of camphor. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully juicy and perfumed, with alluring elegance and freshness, finishing long."
  • The Singular Terroir: Tucked into the foothills of the Palisades range in northern Napa Valley, the Eisele Vineyard spans an alluvial fan dominated by volcanic gravel, cobbles, and stones. This exceptionally well-drained soil limits vine vigor naturally, yielding small berries with intense skins and an unmistakable ink-and-iron minerality.
  • Biodynamic Purity under French Guidance: Managed by Latour-owner François Pinault’s Artémis Domaines since 2013, the property relies completely on certified biodynamic farming methods. This focus on natural soil ecology allows the winemaking team to extract high native definition and stunning aromatic precision from the site.

Highlights

  • An approachable, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon blend sourced from select parcels across the historic Eisele Vineyard.
  • 100% certified organic and biodynamic farming practices managed under elite French technical direction.
  • Aged traditionally in premium French oak barrels to soften the rich, warm-vintage structural fruit extract.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Deep ruby red with an intense, opaque core and dark purple rim.
  • Nose: Open, forward, and lavish, showing prominent aromas of blackberry jam, dark plum skin, and espresso grounds, seamlessly integrated with notes of dark cocoa, dried sage, and warm oak spice.
  • Palate: Strictly bone-dry and full-bodied. The entry is voluptuous and richly layered, bringing forward sweet black fruits and dark chocolate undertones. The mid-palate is rounded and smooth, framed by supple, velvety tannins and balanced acidity that lead into a long, warming, and comforting finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at standard room temperature (16–18°C). Keeping it controlled ensures that the rich fruit components take center stage and stay cleanly aligned.
  • Decanting: A 60-minute decant is highly recommended to let the generous primary fruit extract fully unravel. While purposely crafted for early accessibility, this bottling features the structural balance to evolve beautifully in the cellar over the next 10–15 years.
  • Western Pairing: Braised beef short ribs, grilled ribeye steaks, rosemary-rubbed leg of lamb, or gourmet burgers topped with blue cheese.
  • Asian Pairing: Slow-cooked five-spice beef brisket, premium stir-fried black pepper beef cubes, or slow-braised pork belly (東坡肉).

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