2016 | Au Sommet | Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak

Description

Red Wine: 2016 | Au Sommet | Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon gives up exuberant crushed blackcurrants, warm plums, wild blueberries and cloves with suggestions of violets, tilled black soil, tar, chargrill and cedar chest with a waft of unsmoked cigars.

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Producer: Au Sommet

Ratings: WA | 96VN | 94

Vintage: 2016

Size: 750ml

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Country/Region: United States, Napa Valley

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon gives up exuberant crushed blackcurrants, warm plums, wild blueberries and cloves with suggestions of violets, tilled black soil, tar, chargrill and cedar chest with a waft of unsmoked cigars. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, grainy and refreshing with incredible intensity, finishing very long and earthy.”

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon gives up exuberant crushed blackcurrants, warm plums, wild blueberries and cloves with suggestions of violets, tilled black soil, tar, chargrill and cedar chest with a waft of unsmoked cigars. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, grainy and refreshing with incredible intensity, finishing very long and earthy.

• Vinous: The 2016 Au Sommet is gorgeous. Rich and unctuous in the glass, yet medium-bodied in structure, the 2016 is a wonderfully complete wine. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice infuse a Cabernet Sauvignon that is fleshy and yet delicate. Heidi Barrett has softened the tannins nicely, rendering an unusually approachable mountain Cabernet that will drink well with minimal cellaring.

Producer Information

Atlas Peak Wines was founded in 1987, 5 years before the AVA was designated, with the intent to make world class wine. High altitudes, specific soils & a unique climate proved to be very conducive for growing premium Cabernet Sauvignon, our hero varietal.The label draws inspiration from ancient Greek mythology, namely the story of Atlas; a Titan condemned to hold up the sky and heavens for eternity. Atlas also played a role in the myths of two of the greatest Greek heroes, Heracles (known as Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus. According to Greek legend, Atlas stood at the ends of the earth.