Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon

Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a product of Napa Valley's Spring Mountain terroir, curated by the accomplished winemaker Lisa Togni, is a wine that transcends time.

• Wine Style: Red Wine
• Grapes: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet franc and 1% Petit Verdot
• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Sweetness: Medium-dry
• Alcohol: 14%
• Winemaking: French and American oak barrels
• Year: 2018
• 750 ml

This captivating pour, displaying a medium to deep garnet-purple hue in the glass, offers an alluring bouquet. It bursts forth with crushed black currants, fresh blackberries, and ripe red plums, seamlessly mingled with notes of cedarwood, pencil lead, and a hint of tapenade, revealing hints of Bordeaux-like sophistication. It boasts the classic Cabernet Sauvignon attributes of crème de cassis and nearly blue fruits. With its lively acidity creating a delightful dance on the palate, the wine maintains its intense core, featuring bold layers of crisp black and red berries, supported by a firm backbone of grainy tannins, leading to a lengthy and energetic finish. Best enjoyed between 2027 and 2040, this wine promises to evolve gracefully over time, echoing the classic, old-school style of a top Saint-Julien. With its captivating structure and character, Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is an emblem of the vineyard's enduring legacy and the meticulous dedication of its winemaker, etching a memorable chapter in Napa Valley's winemaking history.