2015 HALL Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon
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2015 HALL Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon

Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon is the pinnacle of our craft—a powerfully rich and opulent blend centered on the legendary Sacrashe Vineyard, seamlessly layered with Napa Valley’s most esteemed mountain fruit.

Vintage:

This vintage is not currently available for purchase.

Critic Reviews

95+
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Lisa Perotti-Brown

"Very deep purple-black, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall offers up exuberant black cherries, black berries and plum preserves notes with wafts of crushed blackcurrants, red roses, tilled black soil, ground pepper and cedar chest plus a touch of espresso. Full-bodied, concentrated and delivering layer upon layer of earth and spice-laced black fruits, it has a solid line of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to support, with a very long finish."
A bottle of Kathryn Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in a picnic setting with a cheese platter, flowers and a glass of red wine in the background.
  • A bottle of Kathryn Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in a picnic setting with a cheese platter, flowers and a glass of red wine in the background.
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Tasting notes

The Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon exudes warmth and allure. It is deep garnet in color and has enticing aromas of dark plum, cocoa powder, dried rose petal and dusty earth, laced with subtle note of dried sage. The palate is seamless, and opulent featuring decadent dark fruit, finishing with supple, sweet, rich, and lengthy tannins. This powerful wine will unfold beautiful layers over time.

  • Black Plum
  • Cocoa
  • Dusty Earth
  • Dark Fruit

Vineyard notes

Sacrashe Vineyard

Located just above the eastern edge of the Rutherford appellation at 790 feet, Sacrashe provides a profound expression of what hillside Cabernet Sauvignon can be.

Challenging Soil Conditions

Extremely limiting volcanic tuff soils are mixed with rock and lie over a structure of bedrock. These challenging conditions yield fruit that is rich, dense, earthy, and opulent.

Unique Climate

The cooling effects of Lake Hennessey, combined with southern sun exposure, result in additional berry complexity that is reflected in the wine's dense fruit flavors.

Wine Facts

Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon is the pinnacle of our craft—a powerfully rich and opulent blend centered on the legendary Sacrashe Vineyard, seamlessly layered with Napa Valley’s most esteemed mountain fruit.

Bottle Size

750ml

Varietal Composition

98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc

Barrel Aging

24 Months in 70% New French Oak

Vineyard Designation

Sacrashe & Vineyard Partners

Appellation

Napa Valley and Rutherford

Vintage Notes

An unseasonably warm spring brought early bloom and bud break. Temperatures cooled in May causing grape shatter, which resulted in uneven fruit set and reduced an already low crop yield. In reaction, vineyard crews worked even more diligently during veraison thinning to maintain even ripening of the clusters. As a result of the growing conditions, attention to detail in the vineyards, plus a final pass through optical sorting equipment at the winery makes the quality of the vintage extremely high.

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