Wine Shop | 2019 HALL Montagna Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 HALL Montagna Cabernet Sauvignon

$275.00

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The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
"The single-varietal 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Montagna Vineyard is deep garnet-purple colored. It gallops out with vibrant notes of crushed blackcurrants, fresh plums, and boysenberries, backed up by hints of Indian spices and camphor with a waft of violets. The full-bodied palate is jam packed with juicy black fruits, supported by fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and perfumed."

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Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Montagna Vineyards is going to flirt with perfection at maturity, and it’s clearly up with the crème de la crème in this great vintage. Deep purple-hued, with a monster bouquet of ripe black fruits, chalky minerality, melted chocolate, and licorice, it builds beautifully on the palate and is full-bodied, has a concentrated, structured mouthfeel, and a great finish. This is classic Napa Valley Mountain Cabernet done brilliantly. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades."

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski
"From a source high on Pritchard Hill, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Montagna Vineyards is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in a combination of concrete, stainless steel and oak, then matured in 100% new Taransaud barrels. It's full-bodied and rich, with pronounced, dark notes of coffee, cedar and chocolate framing cassis and plum fruit. At the risk of quibbling, it's a bit one-dimensionally dark and brooding, with a slightly coarse, dusty texture on the long finish."

Tasting notes

The 2019 Montagna opens with deep, integrated, complex aromas of briary blackberry, marionberry and subtle oak notes. Blue and black fruit flavors are confirmed on the palate, as well as notes of dusty earth and spice. And the plentiful, ripe, tannins cascade into a silky, sweet midpalate and a very decadent and voluptuous finish.

Blackberry
Marionberry
Dusty Earth
Spice

Vineyard notes

Montagna Vineyards

Located at the western edge of Pritchard Hill, on the Vaca Mountain slopes overlooking Lake Hennessey's southern shore.

La Presa Block

At 1,500 feet, the Montagna Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon benefits from a south-facing aspect ensuring ample maturation, usually above the fog line. The cooler days and warmer nights enable gradual grape ripening.

Volcanic Aiken Series Soils

This shallow soil ranges from 12 to 18 inches deep, compelling vine roots to seek nourishment deep within the rock. These challenging conditions yield wines of remarkable concentration and complexity.

Wine Facts

The Montagna Vineyards lie at the western edge of Pritchard Hill, overlooking the south shore of Lake Hennessey. Perched above the fog line on the rocky hills of the Vaca Range at 1,500 feet in elevation, the Montagna Vineyard benefits from a south-facing aspect that allows for ample maturation. The shallow volcanic soils compel vine roots to seek nourishment deep within the rock, adding to the complexity of the wine. This area is the source of some of the most distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon wines in Napa Valley.

Bottle Size

750ml

Varietal Composition

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Barrel Aging

24 Months in 70% New French Oak

Vineyard Designation

Montagna Vineyard

Appellation

Napa Valley

Vintage Notes

Our 2019 growing season began with ample rainfall and lingering soil moisture. A warm, extended summer saw very few extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long, relatively mild finish to the season helped to preserve freshness and balance in the fruit with hang time that allowed for impressive color, structure and tannin. This is an exceptional vintage defined by well integrated acidity, dense texture, and great depth.