2018 TORCIA Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
The deep garnet color of this wine hints at the beauty and power to follow. Aromas of black cherry and dark chocolate meld with subtle hints of kirsch and coffee bean, exciting the palate. From the first sip through the finish, the wine is lithe and seamless. There is a savory quality, balanced by velvety tannins and bright acidity. The finish has a wave of black currant liqueur washing over a fresh minerality.
The Vineyard
Located in a depression in the south eastern part of Napa Valley, Coombsville’s gravelly loams and rocky volcanic soils drain easily and the ash sub-soils hold water, which the vines can access as the dry growing season progresses. Vines bud early and the grapes tend to be harvested later, making for a long, slow ripening period. Daily average high temperatures can be as much as ten degrees cooler during the hot months than most other appellations, and heat spikes tend to be less severe. All of this limits dehydration, preserves acidity levels, and generally aids even ripening patterns.
Specs
Appellation: Coombsville, Napa Valley
Vineyard Elevation: 1,722 feet
Alcohol: 15.5%
pH: 3.72
TA : 0.58 (g/100mL)
Barrel Aging: Barrel aged for 18 months
Cooperage: 100% New oak, French
Aging Potential : 20+ years
Cases Produced: 195
What’s Included
2-bottles:
2x 2018 TORCIA Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley
Case:
12x 2018 TORCIA Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $1,620/case MSRP
About The Winery
Winery: TORCIA Wines
Napa Valley is a beacon in the wine world, known for some of the best and most sought-after wines in the world. TORCIA means ‘Torch,’ lighting the pathway of our senses and the search for excellence. TORCIA is crafted with passion and celebrates the multiple generations of the Zaninovich Family’s dedication and stewardship to the land and fine winemaking.
Our handcrafted wines are pure expressions of each site’s unique terroir. We hope you will join us and discover Napa’s hidden gems.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
LabRat here! Before going into detail just a note that I am talking about the 2017 Torcia Cabernet Sauvignon, not the 2018. Would love to hear from the vineyard on the difference.
Ending up staying at work later than planned so didn’t have a ton of time for drinking but I’ll report back tomorrow on the second day. Here are my initial thoughts:
When I first got the bottle, I noticed how heavy it was. Seriously, just be careful when lifting if you buy a case (and maybe tip your UPS driver). Bottle and label are gorgeous. You can tell the design and packaging were well thought out.
I didn’t decant or let breathe but poured right away. I first noticed the nice, dark, garnet color. Gorgeous. On the first tasted, it was way more subtle to me than the color indicated (maybe I drink too much Zin?). Super bold color but smoooothe taste. Subtle, jammy taste. I really only intended to have one glass because I couldn’t remember if it was going live today or tomorrow and wanted to have a taste if I needed to talk about it tonight (but had a long day at work and need to be up early tomorrow). I enjoyed it so much that I’m two glasses in (going to stop at that since I do have to work).
Anyway, very smooth and subtle fruit/jam taste. On the back, its a little earthy. I drank this on its own but could see this pairing well with a nice steak. Normally I’d have something bolder with that but this could hold its own.
I’ll report back tomorrow when a friend and I finish the bottle.
2018 TORCIA Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
The Vineyard
Specs
What’s Included
2-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $1,620/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Mar 5 - Monday, Mar 9
2018 TORCIA Cabernet Sauvignon
2 bottles for $89.99 $45/bottle + $4/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $399.99 $33.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Wine Searcher shows the producer to be Rutherford Wine Company, fwiw
LabRat here! Before going into detail just a note that I am talking about the 2017 Torcia Cabernet Sauvignon, not the 2018. Would love to hear from the vineyard on the difference.
Ending up staying at work later than planned so didn’t have a ton of time for drinking but I’ll report back tomorrow on the second day. Here are my initial thoughts:
When I first got the bottle, I noticed how heavy it was. Seriously, just be careful when lifting if you buy a case (and maybe tip your UPS driver). Bottle and label are gorgeous. You can tell the design and packaging were well thought out.
I didn’t decant or let breathe but poured right away. I first noticed the nice, dark, garnet color. Gorgeous. On the first tasted, it was way more subtle to me than the color indicated (maybe I drink too much Zin?). Super bold color but smoooothe taste. Subtle, jammy taste. I really only intended to have one glass because I couldn’t remember if it was going live today or tomorrow and wanted to have a taste if I needed to talk about it tonight (but had a long day at work and need to be up early tomorrow). I enjoyed it so much that I’m two glasses in (going to stop at that since I do have to work).
Anyway, very smooth and subtle fruit/jam taste. On the back, its a little earthy. I drank this on its own but could see this pairing well with a nice steak. Normally I’d have something bolder with that but this could hold its own.
I’ll report back tomorrow when a friend and I finish the bottle.
whoa. tell your friends. this won’t last forever. and a reminder. wine keeps… IMO