2019 Alluvium Estate Gnome Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

Straight out of Coombsville—Napa’s cool-climate wonderland—this wine is like finding buried treasure. Perched on a dreamy hillside, the estate’s 20-year-old vines soak up nutrients from ancient alluvial soils, delivering pure magic in every sip.

Ashley Hepworth is the mastermind behind this wine, and she’s a rockstar. With over 23 years of experience (15 of them at Joseph Phelps Vineyards!), she’s the genius behind Napa legends like Insignia and Single-Vineyard Cabernet Backus. Ashley’s simple yet brilliant techniques make every bottle a masterpiece.

Alluvium Estate is perfectly located in Coombsville, Napa’s hidden gem for high-end vineyards. Surrounded by iconic neighbors like Favia ($250/bottle), Farella ($150/bottle), Meteor ($130/bottle), and Covert Estate ($120/bottle), Alluvium holds its own while delivering incredible value. This is premium Cabernet real estate without the premium price tag. Thanks to Coombsville’s cooler days and longer growing seasons, this wine is layered, balanced, and bursting with personality. It’s a hidden treasure in a neighborhood of legends.

Feeling fancy? Try it with beef bourguignon or mushroom risotto. Keeping it classic? A juicy steak is your best friend. Bonus tip: Break out that dark chocolate you’ve been saving—you deserve it.

2019 was a fabulous year for Napa Valley. Wine Spectator awarded this year a 97-point score, and Vinous Media gave it 96 points saying that "The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets have turned out beautifully. 2019 is a very high-quality vintage of Cabernets that will be easy to drink and enjoy with minimal cellaring. The extra kick of late heat softened the tannins, making the wines a pleasure to taste and drink." 

100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Meant to be aged, this wine has all of the backbone of a polished cabernet melded with vibrant fruit and refined acidity. Dark fruit notes including blackcurrant, blackberry, and cassis meld with cedar and mushroom at the mid-palate. Velvety tannins and bakers chocolate characterize an extended finish. Wonderful complexity now that will only grow with patience - an ideal collector’s wine. Coombsville is known for its cooler days and longer growing seasons, resulting in the layered and complex flavors present here.

The 2019 Alluvium Estate 'Gnome' Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville delivers a quintessential expression of this AVA from a standout vintage. Signature Coombsville sagebrush and bay laurel notes provide a minty freshness that lifts from the glass, nuanced with cherry, pomegranate, and blood orange. Medium-bodied, the wine features structured, powerful tannins that grip the palate with impressive granularity, resolving into a refined, elegant red fruit profile. Graphite minerality adds intensity, while lifted red and purple floral notes enhance the wine’s complexity. Lovely, expressive, and beautifully balanced, this is a captivating representation of Coombsville. ~95 Decanter

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