Napa Valley
2018 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Mr & Mrs
- 93 pointsWine Enthusiast
Raise a glass! Say congratulations and celebrate a Bella Union with this etched bottle. It's luscious aromas and fruit forward palate are bound to please. With its blackberry patch aromatics followed by hints of raspberry preserves and accents of leather, there’s a ripe, pure fruit quality to this stunning new vintage. Generous layers of red fruit flavors fill the entry while subtle cocoa and baking spice undertones linger on the midpalate. Resolved tannins enhance the almost- velvety texture throughout the entire wine, and fresh botanical notes add vibrance to a finish that is at once long, luscious and lifted.
Napa Valley
2018 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Mr & Mrs
Napa Valley
2018 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Mr & Mrs
- 93 pointsWine Enthusiast
Raise a glass! Say congratulations and celebrate a Bella Union with this etched bottle. It's luscious aromas and fruit forward palate are bound to please. With its blackberry patch aromatics followed by hints of raspberry preserves and accents of leather, there’s a ripe, pure fruit quality to this stunning new vintage. Generous layers of red fruit flavors fill the entry while subtle cocoa and baking spice undertones linger on the midpalate. Resolved tannins enhance the almost- velvety texture throughout the entire wine, and fresh botanical notes add vibrance to a finish that is at once long, luscious and lifted.
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The Details
Varietal
88% Cabernet Sauvignon,
8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc,
1% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot
Aging
French oak barrels (50% new, 50% neutral)
Skin Contact
14 days, average
Harvest Dates
September 24 - October 6, 2018
Release Date
August 2019
Winemaker
Michael Acurso
Near-perfect weather in 2018 led to extended hang time and optimal harvest.
Near-perfect weather conditions and timing, from budbreak to harvest, made 2018 a Goldilocks vintage. The season started in February with a mild spring, resulting in extended flowering and balanced clusters. Consistent summer temperatures allowed for leisurely, extended hang time, ensuring each cluster achieved perfect phenolic maturity. With no need to rush, we harvested the fruit at just-right ripeness over two weeks. This ideal scenario allowed us to pick each block at its optimal point, enhancing the vintage's quality.
Belle Epoque Society
Revel in a new kind of Far Niente wine club with Bella Union’s Belle Epoque Society, featuring a members-only lounge that celebrates the ambiance of France’s beautiful era in the heart of Napa Valley’s Rutherford district.
A region celebrated for its ideal climate and varied terrain.
Napa Valley AVA is world-renowned for its diverse microclimates and rich soils, producing some of the world's finest wines. With over 16 sub-AVAs, it offers a rich palette of flavors, primarily excelling in Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
93 Points
Wine Enthusiast
“An array of bright red fruit with herbal undertones opens the way to a core of grippy concentration and powerful ripeness in this ageworthy wine. The tannins are structured and considerable. Enjoy 2028–2033.”
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