AXR Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The name AXR represents the AxR rootstock – Aramond x Rupestris – which was prominent in California in the 1960s when UC Davis recommended it widely. However, it fell prey to phylloxera in the mid-1980s to early-’90s, causing about three-quarters of California’s vines to be replanted.

AXR has as deeply rooted ties to Napa Valley as cabernet sauvignon does – so it’s only fitting that the two collide in today’s offering of a silky, luscious, and inky 94-point Napa cab from this hot, young producer with far-reaching pedigree and a historic property.

Tasting Notes:

On the rim: deep, dark shiny charcoal with touches of royal red on the rim.

On the nose: explosion of fruit and flowers like violet, rose and lavender with black currant, chocolate and touches of thyme, sage, blackberry and dried cherry.

On the palate: dense but fresh entrance evolving on a sweet blackberry pie mid-palate with iodine and licorice, lingering on blood orange and dark chocolate.

Jeb Dunnuck Rating: 94 Pts.

14.7% ABV

750 ML