Buccella Cuvee Katrina Eileen Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (750ml) Melon de Bourgogne

Buccella Cuvee Katrina Eileen Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (750ml) Melon de BourgogneThis special cuve is named after the owners' first born daughter and comes from a vineyard in the western hills of Yountville. Miniscule yields and extremely rocky soils contribute to concentrated, complex Cabernet. According to the winery, "In German, the name 'Katrina' represents purity and, fittingly, this wine is made entirely from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, providing a pure expression of this decadent varietal. It also reflects our daughters

Profound but also seriously refreshing

Located at an altitude of 400 to 600 metres on eastern facing hillsides

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toasty finish

12 months in wood and at least 12 in the bottle

while still exhibiting that classic Howell Mountain structure and mouthfeel

So bright and vibrant with concentration and dark fruit succulence

Variety: Nebbiolo

At about 100 meters above sea level

honeysuckle) underpinned by discreet minerality

The vanilla aromatics carry through on the palate and complement subtle flavors of chocolate and a cedar spice

The driest style of Madeira