Irreverence Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 | Exclusive! Power and incredible freshness
Vivid purple with ruby hues. Intoxicating lilac and fresh red roses dominate the bouquet. While sleek, feminine red-berry fruit glides across the palate. In addition, velvety, luscious, and juicy, bolstered by plush, smooth tannins. Plus hinting at darker berries and cocoa on a generous finish. Drink Irreverence Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 now to 2029.
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Irreverence Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a Coombsville-style classic Cabernet. While recognizable by peak Napa Valley richness balanced with high-toned, concentrated fruit that enjoys long hang time thanks to the cooling forces of the San Pablo Bay. Hence, it is a wine that wholly merits your attention. Winemaker Ken Bernards has sculpted a wine of power and incredible freshness here. Where intoxicating lilac and fresh red roses dominate the nose, giving way to sleek, red-berry across the palate. Ultimately bolstered by plush, smooth tannins, and a generous finish.
Porter Family Vineyards | Coombsville AVA
Porter Family Vineyards may not be a household name yet, but their pristine vineyard is surrounded by Napa Valley knockout-wines including Meteor, Realm, Relic, Viader, Newton, Merryvale, and Ancien in Coombsville, a “hotbed of critical attention,” according to Wine Enthusiast and a “source of excellent Cabernets,” in the words of James Laube for Wine Spectator. Let the Irreverence Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 be your welcome to the neighborhood.
Coombsville is Napa Valley’s newest AVA. While nestled at the foot of Napa Valley in the shadow of an ancient volcano that looms over the area’s famed Cabernet Sauvignon. The coolest sub-zone of Napa, Coombsville has long been home to greatness. Plus adding elegance and balance to heavy-hitting wines from hotter appellations. While this Irreverence Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 has us saying you have to taste this!
Sustainable Vineyards
We believe in practicing “what is right” rather than “what is trendy. Porter Family vineyards are farmed based on the principles of sustainable agriculture. First, a system that is environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible. Next, sustainable farming considers the best practices for safe human consumption of crop. Finally, the safety of farmworkers and local residents, and the health of the environment.
Winemaker Ken Bernards
Bernards heads up the winemaking team at Porter. So, a veteran of Domaine Carneros and Truchard, and founder of Ancien. Notably, he caught Robert Parker’s eye in the early aughts. Then the venerable critic noted that Bernards was making “complex, elegant wines that merit attention.”
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Why add this wine to your Collection / Cellar? | Undiscovered Porter Family Vineyard surrounded by Napa Valley knockout-wines including Meteor, Realm, Relic, Viader, Newton, Merryvale, and Ancien in Coombsville, a “hotbed of critical attention,” and a “source of excellent Cabernets,” |
Why now? | Exclusive Offering | Sorry - Sold Out! |
WBOTD Cellaring Worthiness Rating | |
Expert Ratings | Unrated |
What is it? | Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley Red Wine |
What’s in it? | Cabernet Sauvignon | ABV 14.1% |
When to drink? | now thru 2029+ |
Pair with: | Red & White Meat, Comfort Foods, Cheese |
Serving Temp: | 55-60°F |
Drink with: | Good Friends & Family |
Occasion | Great Weekday dinners | Weekend get-togethers |
If you want to drink now... | Decant 15 Minutes |
Recommended purchase Qty: | 4+ includes free shipping |