2019 VINTAGE SELECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON Estate Grown – Napa Valley THE WINE First produced in 1944, Vintage Selection is the ultimate expression of the Charles Krug portfolio, an elegant, artfully balanced wine that has stood the test of time. Our 2019 release incorporates pristine fruit from three flagship vineyards: Slinsen (42%) in Yountville, Cold Springs (41%) on Howell Mountain and Voltz (17%) in Yountville. The wine opens with flint, milk chocolate, dried blueberry and currant, aromas of sandalwood, menthol, rose petal, bay leaf; touch of molasses and pomegranate, opens further with rainbow peppercorn, cherry tobacco and butter. By mouth sweet, elegant, full bodied, well integrated, dark chocolate, baked cherry/raspberry, blueberry, tobacco, roasted pecan skin. Long finish with dried currant and butter toffee. Only 682 Cases Produced THE VINTAGE The 2019 vintage was best characterized as a steady, even growing season, where our vineyard managers had the luxury of letting each estate’s crop leisurely mature to perfection. Preceded by a cool, wet spring, the season got off to a late start, running about 10 days behind a typical cycle. Accordingly, verasion started a bit late, followed by pretty even heat and ripening therea er. For the second year in a row, the harvest began in August but extended well into November. Like 2018, it remained relatively warm and dry until we took in the last of our uit on November 8th. Winemaker Stacy Clark noted that the average sized harvest yielded grapes with smaller berries and loose clusters which lends good color and concentration. Acidity levels are good, with moderate brix levels, and she is excited about the wines this vintage will produce. Varietals 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 19 – 20 months in French oak barrels Bottled August 2021 Alcohol 15.0%
