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2017 Sterling Vineyards Iridium Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Description
Iridium is one of the rarest elements on earth. A very constrained and expensive resource, Iridium's uniqueness makes it incredibly valuable. Like the element, the Sterling Vineyards Iridium Cabernet Sauvignon is treasured. Made in only the very best vintages with the fi nest and most intense expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Iridium is the pinnacle of winemaking perfection.
Awards & Accolades
Awards & Accolades
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Wine Advocate
“The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Iridium comes from three Napa vineyards this year: Meg's vineyard in Wooden Valley, Clairmore (by Lake Hennessey) and Frediani vineyard. It is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 18 months in oak: 91% French and 9% Hungarian (95% new). The nose is a little youthfully mute to begin, soon unfurling to reveal pure, fragrant cassis, Black Forest cake and black raspberry scents with nuances of charcoal, new leather, unsmoked cigars and cedar chest. The concentrated, robust, full-bodied palate has a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness supporting the black fruit layers, finishing on a provocative minerally note. 430 cases were made plus 50 cases of magnums.” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
Wine & Vintage Details
Wine & Vintage Details
Vineyard & Winemaking Details
Vineyard & Winemaking Details
Napa Valley AVA
Harry Hansen - Winemaker
Director of Winemaking Harry Hansen was raised in nearby Sonoma County. “One of my earliest memories of wine was the gallon jug of red wine that we always had at home. I would go with my father to a local winery, maybe in Kenwood or Healdsburg, to refill that jug and chit-chat with the winery proprietors. The aromas of those wines were always something attractive, somehow mysterious, but always memorable.”
Harry joined Sterling Vineyards and relocated to Napa Valley just before the 2011 Harvest. “The opportunity to join such a respected Napa Valley winery is exciting and a fantastic next step in my winemaking career. Sterling Vineyards is making some wonderful wines, and I look forward to taking that next step up in quality and reputation.”
| Alcohol % | 14% |
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| Enclosure Type | Cork |
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