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Christian Moueix first released Napanook in 1996 with the intention of producing a wine to be enjoyed in its younger years. Napanook is a blend of the Bordeaux varietals coming from vineyard lots chosen for their finesse, lively fruit and subtle tannins. The goal is to find the perfect equilibrium between these elements, creating a wine that is harmonious and, of course, pleasurable to drink.
Napanook is made to be enjoyed young and consumed with your food. Alternatively, it can be aged for approximately 10 years after its release.
The philosophy is to produce his wine in the vineyard, not the cellar. Terroir is a word that is slightly abused today. The precise definition is the combination of a given climate and a specific soil, and how the two interact. It is not the soil alone nor the climate by itself. The Napanook terroir is much more variable than one would expect. The ranch is 124 acres, of which 108 acres are planted, and we find three different types of soil—the gravelly part (specifically volcanic soil), the heavy clay and the loam. Our role is to find the rootstock and the grape varietal that will best adapt to the aspects of each block.
Our wines are made from grapes grown solely on the Napanook vineyard, allowing them to have a specific identity. They are "estate bottled" in the spirit of the Bordeaux chateaux. The ranch is dry-farmed, the ideal manner to allow the terroir to express itself.
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Napanook Napa Valley Red 2005
"The 2005 Napanook, a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, has turned out to be a beauty. Four thousand cases of this wine were made, and it exhibits wonderful cedar, spice box, roasted herb, and sweet black cherry and cassis notes in a medium to full-bodied style with sweet tannin, impressive texture, and silky, long, lush finish. It should drink well for 10-15 years."
Expected arrival date: May 15th, 2008
Wine Advocate: 91
Regular Price: $47.99Sale Price: $35.00
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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