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Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
By Mira Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville 2016
Background
The first vintage of the Mira Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville demonstrates everything we love about the Yountville AVA and why we are so excited for the future of our estate vineyards at the Mira Winery.
Vintage
2016 saw another nearly perfect vintage in Napa Valley. Winter precipitation alleviated drought concerns, but a very nice spring and mild summer brought slightly less than average yields, smaller clusters, and more concentration in the fruit. Mid-October brought substantial rains to the region, the first in quite some years. However, we were fortunate to already have all of our grapes in by then.
Production
Grown on the Yountville bench, bordering the Oakville AVA on the west side of the valley, this vineyard is in an ideal location to achieve the perfect ripeness in Cabernet Sauvignon. This classic Napa Valley Cabernet is coaxed from the grapes through hand harvesting and gentle processing in the winery. The fermentation period is characterized by hot peak temperatures in the must and a thorough extraction campaign to get every last drop of flavor. The wine is not fined and not filtered.
Tasting Notes
Intense fresh aromatics of sweet and dried fruit are balanced by black pepper and cigar box notes. On the palate, the wine shows its bold structure and bracing acidity, a window into the tremendous potential for this wine to evolve as it ages.
Wine Details
Winemaker: Gustavo A. Gonzalez
Vintage: 2016
Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa Valley
Appellation: Yountville
Vineyard: Chandon
Production: Full malolactic fermentation in barrel
Aging: 18 months in 65% new French oak from five coopers; one grain, two toasts
Technical Data
Residual Sugar: 0.50 g/l
Titratable Acidity: 6.70 g/l
pH: 3.81
Alcohol: 15.00%
[Information provided by Mira Winery]
Unit Size | 750.00 ML |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vintage | 2016 |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Country | United States |
Region | Napa Valley
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Mira 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville)
Rating: 95 - Cellar Selection
Price: $144
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Yountville, Napa, California, US
Winery: Mira
Alcohol: 15.00%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Date Published: 12/31/2020
Reviewed by: Virginie Boone
This impressively structured wine [...] is ample in a robust blackberry jam tone. Iron, tobacco, lavender and dried herb ride along the midpalate with ease. The black pepper on the finish is additionally on point. Enjoy from 2026–2036
Mira Winery 2016 Yountville, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Rating: 92 Points (Gold Medal - Exceptional)
Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Date Tasted: 2/13/2020
Country: USA
Alcohol: 15.00%
Garnet black color. Aromas of tapenade, quince paste, plum butter, and nutmeg with a tannic, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, delightful, long black licorice, ganache, black toast with boysenberry compote, and toasted nuts finish with drying, firm tannins and moderate oak flavor. Cellar, decant or aerate this Napa Cabernet to uncover expressive character.
Mira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, California, USA, 2016
Producer: Mira
Wine Name: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Sub-region: Yountville
Region: California
Country: USA
Award: Silver
Score: 91
Color: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol Level: 15.00%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Tasting Notes: An opulent, lavish style with almost decadent aromas: blackberry jam, Asian spices, plum sauce and mushrooms. Succulent raisins, chocolate and truffle.