NAPA VALLEY “ALLOMI” CABERNET SAUVIGNON:
Allomi is named in honor of the original Spanish land grant in Napa County which the native Patwin people lent their name – Rancho Locoallomia. Our estate Allomi Vineyard is located in the gently rolling hills of northeastern Napa Valley and serves as the inspiration for this wine. Here, the combination of a typically long, warm growing season and well-drained soils creates optimal ripening conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The 210-acre vineyard is focused into 35 unique growing blocks with six different Cabernet clones that add diversity of flavors and complexity to this wine. In each vintage, our winemakers and viticulturists evaluate each block and select only the finest components for the final cuvée.
TASTE WITH THE WINEMAKER:
“Our Allomi Vineyard enjoys a bit of heat, which is just the thing for Cabernet Sauvignon. While Pope Valley is less well known than some other Napa AVAs, the combination of steady heat and well-drained clay loam soils allows fruit to ripen evenly, gaining welcomed complexity and layers of flavor. We consistently see beautiful yields from the Allomi Vineyard, and 2016 was no different. On the nose, this wine delivers intriguing vegetal aromas with hints of mushroom and forest floor. On the palate, Allomi Cabernet is known to deliver moderate, well-integrated tannins and a round, plush mouthfeel making it one of our most popular Napa offerings. A wonderful brightness of raspberry and red plum delight the mid-palate, and these flavors are supported by a subtle oak spice that adds to the personality of the wine.” – Dave Guffy, Director of Winemaking
VINTAGE NOTES:
Vintage 2016 had near perfect weather and continues the streak of great California vintages. Winter gave us our average amount of rainfall followed by a warm spring that allowed most varieties to set a nice crop. August cooled things off and allowed some increase in hang time and we didn’t see any major heat spikes during September and October. Yields were above average for most. Overall, the harvest was another welcomed season, and we find the wines of the vintage to be of excellent quality.
- BLEND:
- 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 7% Petite Sirah
- 4% Malbec
- 2% Petite Verdot
- 2% Merlot
- ALCOHOL: 14.8%
- PH: 3.81
- TA: 0.62 gms/100ml
This blend of 85 per cent cabernet sauvignon with touches of petite sirah, malbec, petit verdot and merlot, has a ripe-plum and blackberry core that delivers sweetly attractive and fresh into the finish. Drink or hold. - James Suckling 91 Points
The 2016 Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Sirah, 4% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it offers notes of crushed red and black currants, black raspberries, mulberries and tilled soil with wafts of bay leaves and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, it has loads of vibrant red and black fruit flavors with a soft texture and earthy finish. 63,289 cases produced. - Robert Parker 88 Points
