2018 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

This is the kind of wine that makes you pause, stare at the glass, and think, “Why haven’t I been drinking this my whole life?” Seriously, this is next-level Napa goodness.

Crafted by winemaking legend Frank Altamura—who’s been perfecting his art since the ‘80s—this wine is like the Napa Valley’s version of a greatest hits album. With experience honed alongside icons like Charlie Wagner at Caymus, Frank knows his way around a Cabernet. Throw in his son Giancarlo’s fresh energy, and together, they’ve created a wine so good, you’ll be tempted to give it a standing ovation.

Altamura’s 400-acre estate in Wooden Valley is a secluded paradise for Cabernet lovers. Picture vines basking in Napa sunshine at 700–1,000 feet elevation, rooted in soils that rival Napa’s A-list spots like Rutherford Bench and Howell Mountain. These grapes? Dry-farmed, meticulously cared for, and bursting with flavor. It’s like they were born to be bottled perfection.

2018 was a Napa winemaker's dream, a vintage Decanter says “belongs in an echelon with the finest of the past two decades,” and Wine Spectator blessed this year with 99 points and said it was a "Spectacular year, with wines that are rich and dark, but detailed, restrained in style and very terroir-driven."

Aging: 34 months in 70% New French oak barrels.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark cherries, blackberries, and cassis swirl together with hints of cocoa, cedar, and warm spices. Take a sip, and you’re on a ride—ripe, juicy fruit, velvety tannins, and a finish so long, you might forget what you were doing before you poured the glass. Pair it with a ribeye, lamb chops, or your fanciest chocolate stash. Or skip the food entirely—this wine can hold its own just fine.

The 2018 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and is deep garnet-purple in color. It slowly unfurls to reveal intense scents of blackcurrant cordial, blackberry preserves, and dried lavender, plus suggestions of crushed rocks and black olives. Full-bodied, the palate delivers vibrant, lively black fruit and mineral layers, supported by velvety tannins, finishing long and fragrant. Really different. ~96+ The Wine Independent

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a charming, sweetly fruited effort with loads of character. First produced in 1985 and all from estate fruit, aged in 70% new barrels, its healthy purple hue is followed by forward notes of redcurrants, darker berries, tobacco leaf, and loamy earth. Medium to full-bodied, with a layered, sexy, rounded style on the palate, it's perfect for enjoying any time over the coming 10-12 years or more. ~91 Jeb Dunnuck

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