Pulido-Walker
Pulido-Walker Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
4.8
Expert Rating
4.9
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Pulido-Walker Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium red wine crafted by the esteemed Pulido-Walker winery in Napa Valley, California. The Melanson Vineyard is located on the eastern hills of Napa Valley, known for its rocky, clay with igneous rock soils and ideal microclimate for Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery follows meticulous viticulture practices, including hand harvesting and sustainable farming methods, to ensure the highest quality grapes. The winemaking process involves small-batch fermentation and aging in French oak barrels for 20 months, resulting in a wine that is rich, complex, and elegant. The style of Pulido-Walker Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is opulent, with layers of dark fruit, cassis, spices, and fine-grained tannins, promising a wine of exceptional depth and character.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Pulido-Walker Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning example of Napa Valley prowess.It has intense aromas of dark fruit, cocoa, and crushed herbs, while the palate is full-bodied and balanced, with flavors of blackberry, cassis, and warm oak. The tannins are ripe and velvety, leading to a long, lingering finish. This is a complex and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon that will reward careful cellaring.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2052
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Pulido-Walker
Region: Napa
Nestled in the heart of California, USA, Napa is a renowned wine region that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over 150 years. With its stunning scenery, unique climate and diverse topography, Napa is a paradise for wine lovers.
The history of winemaking in Napa dates back to the mid-19th century, when a group of European immigrants settled in the area and began planting vineyards. By the late 19th century, Napa had become a major wine-producing region, with a number of wineries producing high-quality wines. Today, Napa is one of the most important wine regions in the world, with over 400 wineries producing some of the finest wines in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.9
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