2015 Bucephalus Napa Valley Red Blend

$180.00

The 2015 Bucephalus showcases aromas of cassis, sandalwood and clove. The aromas integrate beautifully with the rich, ripe, fruit flavors of blackberry and dark cherry, and maple syrup. This full bodied wine has intense depth and broad rich flavors.

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Description

 

By selecting small lots of only the finest fruit from premiere Napa Valley vineyards, using specially selected barrels, and meticulously blending until we achieve perfection is the manner in which we create Bucephalus.

The 2015 Bucephalus was crafted using some of the best grapes found in the Napa Valley. Most of the fruit for the 2015 Bucephalus was harvested from vineyards in the mountain AVAs of Howell Mountain and Atlas Peak. The mountain AVAs are the ideal growing environment for producing fruit with huge concentration and immense depth. We also harvested grapes grown in the well-balanced and temperate AVAs of Yountville, Oakville, Coombsville and Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The slightly cooler climates of these appellations create wines with excellent balance and vibrant acidity.

We blended a small portion of Syrah and Petit Verdot into the Bucephalus to help knit the blend together. The Syrah contributes notes of baking spice and adds more structure to the blend. The Petite Verdot provides a deep purple hue to the blend. Together with the Cabernet Sauvignon, it creates a powerful and well-structure wine.

 

Vintage 2015
Wine Style Red Wine
Varietal 73% Cabernet Sauvignon
20% Syrah
7% Petite Verdot
Appellation Napa Valley
44% Howell Mountain
25% Atlas Peak
19% Yountville
9% Oakville
2% Coombsville
1% Oak Knoll District
Alcohol % 15.5
Size 750 ml