# Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (2024)

- **Producer:** RouteStock
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.1%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** plum, blackberry, blueberry, fennel, mint, blackcurrant, vanilla, cedar, smoke, charred wood

## About this wine

RouteStock was established by fine wine importer Wilson Daniels to showcase quintessential varietal wines along iconic wine routes, with this Cabernet Sauvignon honoring Highway 29 in Napa Valley. Sourced across four distinct sub-AVAs—Coombsville, Rutherford, St. Helena, and Mount Veeder—the wine combines mountain structure, valley-floor richness, and cool southern influence to deliver an authentic Napa Valley expression at an approachable price point.

## Interesting facts

- Named Route 29 after California's famous Highway 29 running through the heart of Napa Valley.
- Blends fruit sourced from four contrasting sub-AVAs including Coombsville, Rutherford, St. Helena, and Mount Veeder.
- Incorporates small proportions of all five classic Bordeaux red grape varieties in its blend.

## Food pairing

The rich structure, high tannins, and vibrant acidity of this full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon require protein and fat-dense dishes like grilled steak or lamb to bind and soften the tannins. Rich mushroom dishes and aged hard cheeses complement its savory herb and dark fruit profile perfectly.

## Wine making process

Crafted by winemaker Wayne Donaldson, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vessels to preserve varietal purity and fresh herbal-fruity character. The wine undergoes aging for 10 to 18 months in oak barrels, predominantly French oak with around 20% new oak barrels, before blending all five traditional Bordeaux red varieties into the final cuvée.