Laura Michael Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes & discussion 89

Typically $52 for Calistoga and $65 for Rutherford
Vintage 2014 from Calistoga and Rutherford
AbV 14.4-14.5%, pH 3.55-3.58, TA 0.59-0.60
Sold by Laura Michael Wines, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About Laura Michael Wines
Laura Michael Wines, named for owners Laura and Michael Swanton, is a boutique winery specialized in limited production, premium red wines. Located in Napa Valley, they’ve become award-winning Zinfandel and Cabernet producers. Laura in particular has managed all the winemaking processes since 1999, taking part in all stages. At the core, she intends to learn everything about anything wine-related to further improve the creation of their fine wines.

The Castle of Calistoga

TASTING NOTES:
Calistoga - “The nose is very full and pleasing, notes of sour cherry and red fruits dominate. Lovely vanilla integration from French oak barrel aging. The inky, dark hue of the wine is framed with a little white pepper.“

Rutherford - “Chalky, dusty characteristics predominate on the palate, with ample tannins framing the bold style of this wine. Dark red fruit bursts from the glass offering a subtle vanilla note from the French Oak barrels used to age the wine.”

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help make conversation over this wine:
The Castle of Cagliostro is the second feature film featuring master thief Arsène Lupin III and the first feature directed by acclaimed Japanese animated film director Hayao Miyazaki. After Lupin successfully robs a casino, the bills stolen turn out to be counterfeits. Feeling cheated, he heads to the Grand Duchy of Cagliostro, the supposed source, to investigate and eventually becomes embroiled in the country’s political shenanigans.

DRINK IT FROM/WITH (conventional option):
Standard red glasses, and they pair well with standard red wine meals.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
Out of a 1/18 scale model Fiat 500.

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