Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Napa Valley

TASTING NOTES: This Cabernet Sauvignon is dark garnet-black in the glass
with a ruby rim. The nose is enticing with notes of blackberry, black cherry, earth
and flint. The palate follows suit with flavors of dark fruit and earth, rounded by
silky tannins and licorice spice.

VITICULTURE: The fruit in this wine is sourced from some of the top
vineyards in Napa Valley that are known for producing excellent grapes
VINIFICATION: The wine is aged for 30 months in French oak, of which
40% is new.

INTERESTING FACT: The wines are named after the peak, of course, but
also for the mythological Greek figure, Atlas, whose lot in life was to have the
weight of the world on his back. The image of Atlas is an apt metaphor for Atlas
Peak wines, which are fleshy and weighty, just like the world on Atlas’ shoulders.

FAMILY: The Atlas Peak appellation sits high in the Vaca Mountain range, on
the eastern side of Napa Valley. Atlas Peak (the winery) was established in 1987,
five years before the Atlas Peak AVA became official. Atlas Peak knew that their
terroir was something special. The AVA boasted high altitudes (2,663 feet, no
less), well-drained soils and a particular climate uniquely suited to producing
world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa’s flagship variety.

Derek Irwin, the new winemaker for Atlas Peak, is committed to carrying on the
traditions that have anchored it as one of Napa’s leading wineries, while also
securing sourcing from esteemed long-term grower partners. Derek started his
wine career in 1994 after graduating from UC Davis. He has consulted for
wineries in various California wine regions.