Kirkland Signature Wine Connection

Yountville AVA, Napa Valley
2005, Cabernet Sauvignon
Item 301911
Production: 2750 cases

Vineyards & Vintage

The Yountville appellation is in the center of the world famous Napa Valley. wherea world-class reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon was built. The long consistent growing seasons with ample sunshine, and just the right amount of rain, day time heat, and cool evenings regularly produce grapes among the finest in the world. 2005 was no exception to this theme. The growing season was long and cool producing a large crop of excellent fruit. The grapes matured over a longer period of time and when they reached physiological ripeness the sugar levels were at perfect balance, the skins of the Cabernet Sauvignon had time to thicken and add color, grip and elegance without high alcohol levels.

Winemaking

After harvest and warm fermentation the wine was aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 14 months and then a careful blending regime was followed selecting the finest lots of Cabernet Sauvignon to create a harmonious wine. Multiple rackings, which allow the wine to come in contact with the air, ensured softer more integrated tannins, and additional months of of bottle age allowed the wine to create subtle elegant nuance and vibrant multi-multi-dimensional character.

Wine

Napa Valley’s Yountville appellation has is often recognized as one of the finest vineyard locations in the New World for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon consistently producing wines with the deep colors, and the black currant cassis notes typical of top quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Kirkland Signature Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon is impeccably balanced and graceful with firmly structured oak, sweet cedar and pencil lead notes. The supple black cherry-plum notes are, polished and long, with hints of luscious mocha, deep dark chocolate and vibrant acidity tracing through multiple tiers building to a finely textured finish. Drink now thru 2012