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2023 HALL Montagna Cabernet Sauvignon
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SKU
23HCS7MO
Critic Review
99
Points
Jeb Dunnuck
"...a saturated purple hue along with beautifully defined aromatics of cassis, graphite, scorched earth, candle wax, and violets. It's incredibly layered and has superb purity, full-bodied depth, and a seamless, perfectly balanced profile on the palate. Everything is in harmony, and it's another remarkable 2023 with plenty to love. It drinks well even today yet deserves 5-7 years of bottle age and will have 3-4 decades of longevity. Drink 2030-2060."
97 Points | International Wine Report
"...generous aromas of blackberry, black plum, and dark cherry, layered with notes of graphite, spices, violet, and subtle wild herbal accents. On the palate, it is poised and concentrated, offering a full-bodied structure supported by refined, seamlessly integrated tannins. Rich waves of dark and red fruit are complemented by delicate mineral tones and a touch of spice, lending balance and cohesion. The finish is long and precise, lifted by a fresh energy that highlights its elegance and cellaring potential. Already expressive, it is well-equipped to develop added depth and nuance with time."
96 Points | The Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski
"...Raspberries and cherries carry the wine from start to finish, but intricate notes of sage and tobacco weave in and out, adding welcome complexity. It's full-bodied but balanced, concentrated and velvety in feel, with a long, richly tannic finish that suggests ample aging potential. Classy stuff."
"...a saturated purple hue along with beautifully defined aromatics of cassis, graphite, scorched earth, candle wax, and violets. It's incredibly layered and has superb purity, full-bodied depth, and a seamless, perfectly balanced profile on the palate. Everything is in harmony, and it's another remarkable 2023 with plenty to love. It drinks well even today yet deserves 5-7 years of bottle age and will have 3-4 decades of longevity. Drink 2030-2060."
97 Points | International Wine Report
"...generous aromas of blackberry, black plum, and dark cherry, layered with notes of graphite, spices, violet, and subtle wild herbal accents. On the palate, it is poised and concentrated, offering a full-bodied structure supported by refined, seamlessly integrated tannins. Rich waves of dark and red fruit are complemented by delicate mineral tones and a touch of spice, lending balance and cohesion. The finish is long and precise, lifted by a fresh energy that highlights its elegance and cellaring potential. Already expressive, it is well-equipped to develop added depth and nuance with time."
96 Points | The Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski
"...Raspberries and cherries carry the wine from start to finish, but intricate notes of sage and tobacco weave in and out, adding welcome complexity. It's full-bodied but balanced, concentrated and velvety in feel, with a long, richly tannic finish that suggests ample aging potential. Classy stuff."
2023 HALL Montagna Cabernet Sauvignon
99
Points
The powerful 2023 vintage of Montagna Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon showcases powerful aromas of ripe red and black fruit, gravel, roasted herbs and subois. Focused, dense, and velvety tannins come together in a powerful core that finishes with layered flavors of crushed rock, hints of wild sage and perfectly ripe berries. The incredible concentration on this wine reflects the very long cool growing season we had in 2023 - a pure and focused expression of the Montagna Vineyard.
Red Fruit
Black Fruit
Gravel
Wild Sage
| Varietal Composition | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Barrel Aging | 24 Months in 70% New French Oak |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Vineyard | Montagna Vineyard |
| Vintage Notes | The 2023 growing season was all about patience. A very long, wet winter replenished the soils and filled our reservoirs. Cooler spring weather delayed budbreak and the start of the growing season by several weeks. Late spring saw moderate warmth and led to substantial canopy growth, as well as a healthy crop load on the vines. Mild, warm temperatures created perfect ripening conditions throughout the summer and early fall. The longer hang time allowed the fruit to reach optimum ripeness, and resulted in a superb vintage that is fresh, full of flavor, with great balance and fruit density. |
