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- BlendCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- WinemakerChristian Moueix
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationNapa Valley
- VineyardUlysses Vineyard
- Farming MethodCertified Organic
- Release DateApril 1st, 2022
- Harvest DateOctober 6th, 2018
- Alcohol14.5%
- Production1300 cases
Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2018
We tasted this recently at the Oakville Grower’s Association tasting, after fighting our way through the rest of the Napa Valley winemakers wanting to get a sample, and WHOA. Like so many of Christian’s Napa wines, this screams Bordeaux, Right Bank in this case, to our palates. From a cool part of the Oakville appellation (near Beckstoffer’s Missouri Hopper and Vine Hill Ranch), this is rich and creamy, but has an almost Pomerol-like sensibility to it – tightly wound, highly complex, with terrific balance and layered flavors that unfold over time. EPIC! And a perfect aging wine – this might outlive you...!
PAIRING IDEAS: We’d go with a simple seared, thick slice of sushi-grade tuna. A little salt and pepper is all you need, with a light salad to let the wine shine. THEN — a REALLY good cheese (Reblochon? Comte?), and crusty bread for after, as the wine opens and shines even more.
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: We just can’t get enough of this wine, so why not vibe to “I Just Can’t Get Enough” by Depeche Mode.
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