Kith & Kin - Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Price: $37.25
| Producer | Kith & Kin |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 00441 |
Kith & Kin Description
Kith & Kin, Old English for “Friends & Family,” is a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from all corners of the Napa Valley to create a supple and approachable wine. We believe in creating Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects the beauty of the Napa Valley and showcases our passion for exceptional winemaking.
Previous Accolades
2016 vintage: 8 stellar napa cabernets & merlots Wine Spectator - “A winner, offering a charming mix of smoky oak, pure ripe dark berry, spice and cedar flavors, with an appealing texture...”
- James Laube
2015 vintage: 91 pts Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts Wine Spectator - “Napa Cabernet this good often costs a lot more.” - James Laube
2014 vintage: 7 value cabs to buy now Food & Wine Magazine
2013 vintage: 90 pts Wine Advocate • 90 pts + Best Buy Wine & Spirits.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Kith & Kin, Old English for “Friends & Family”, is a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from all corners of the Napa Valley but with its heart rooted in Rutherford. This wine is approachable in its youth, with balanced tannins and a fruit-forward character. The vast majority of fruit comes from our estate, supplemented by a limited amount from Napa Valley growers.
TASTING NOTES
Vibrant aromatics of ripe cherry, black plum, cedar, and fine leather all leap from the glass. The supple and seductive entry is ripe with blackberry jam and soft mocha tones, leading this balanced wine through the mid-palate with notes of vanilla, violet florals, and a touch of white pepper. The finish is smooth with approachable velvety tannins that softly linger and make this wine the consummate crowd pleaser.
VINTAGE & VITICULTURE
The season began with a memorable amount of rainfall, which was a refreshing change after five years of drought conditions, but also included more triple-digit heat waves in the summer months. The weather during the mid-harvest season cooled a bit and included some late foggy mornings. These cooler mornings allowed for a longer growing season for later-ripening varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, giving them longer on the vine. This additional hang time markedly slowed sugar accumulation and ripening, ultimately producing deep, alluring, finesse-driven wines.
81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot
