At the table with John Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
To be enjoyed with a roast venison with truffles, a chicken liver with raspberries, a rack of lamb with thyme, a hare stew, a plancha-seared Kobe steak or with a 24-month-aged Gruyère.
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John Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019NICKEL & NICKEL
Nickel & Nickel was founded by Gil and Beth Nickel with their first vintage in 1997. This estate is located in Oakville in the Napa Valley which was formerly a farm built by John C. Sullenger around 1884. The house offers an insight into the fashion life of the settlers who helped create one of the first wineries in Napa Valley. In the basement of this farm is the cellar with an area of 30,000 square feet. Each row of barrels represents an entire vintage of each of their wines. Nickel & Nickel is renowned for its single-varietal wines, they choose the best vineyards, revealing individual expressions of Cabernet.
Sullenger Family Vineyard, is located behind the vineyard in the heart of Oakville and is named for John C. Sullenger, the man who originally built the farm in the 1880s. The 12 acres of clay soils -loamy are planted exclusively with Cabernet Sauvignon, with 2 rootstocks and a few different clones which are at the heart of the complexity of the wine. The grapes are carefully selected by hand and sorted in the winery so that only the best fruit is used. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with regular pumping over followed by 18 days of skin maceration. After vinification, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months . The result is a stunning Cabernet with aromas of cassis , black berries , wild raspberry , blackberry , black plum , licorice , cedar , hints of black olive , black tea and bitter cocoa . The palate is silky, well structured and polished, with fine-grained tannins that blend into a long and elegant finish.
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CaliforniaUnited States
California
If 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents approximately 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine-growing regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate becoming Mediterranean the further inland you go from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley.
The sub-region: Napa Valley
Napa Valley, located an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is the most famous and prestigious wine region in the New World. Although a number of grape varieties are grown in the valley's vineyards, the region is particularly known for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Climate, geology and topography are three essential components that make Napa Valley a premier wine region. The combined influences of San Pablo Bay and the hills of the North Coast Ranges are responsible for the valley's very unique microclimate. The bay generates morning fog and the hills channel it inland into the valley. Without this fog that comes from the bays, the climate in the valley would be significantly warmer than it is, making it difficult to achieve structure and balance in the wines.
The little history of the country
United States
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...).
In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public.
Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.
All about John Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
At what temperature should John Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can John Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 be kept?
Ageing potential: 15 years or more, until at least 2034. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up John Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Origin: California, United States. Alcohol: 14.5%.
What to serve with John Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
John Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 pairs well with lamb, beef, hard cheese and game. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.