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2018 Addendum Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Technical Data
Composition
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol %
14.9
Acidity
0.570 g/100mL
pH
3.72
Harvest Brix
24.8
Harvest Date
10/25/18
Production
301 cases
Type
Addendum

2018 Addendum Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation
Atlas Peak
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Enthusiast
92
Jeb Dunnuck
94
James Suckling
90
Wine & Spirits
90
Add To Cart
$135.00
 
SKU: AD18CS-SC6P


Vineyard Sources
100% Stagecoach Vineyard (Block K2A) in the Napa Valley
Barrel Aging
Aged 26 months in 100% French oak, of which 50% is new
Cooperage
Bossuet, Taransaud, Bel Air
Technical Data
Composition
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol %
14.9
Acidity
0.570 g/100mL
pH
3.72
Harvest Brix
24.8
Harvest Date
10/25/18
Production
301 cases
Description

Nestled atop the Vaca Mountains in Pritchard Hill within the Atlas Peak AVA, Stagecoach Vineyard is the largest contiguous vineyard in the Napa Valley. Addendum officially sources from two Atlas Peak blocks that were planted in 1998 and span about 1.5 acres. Characterized by bright red, volcanic Hambright soils made up of a boulder-strewn clay loam, Stagecoach has been called “the last frontier of the Napa Valley” due to its wilder, more rugged terrain, fragrant with wild herbs and dotted with rare native plants.

Stagecoach Vineyard boasts altitudes ranging from 1,200-1800 feet above sea level, ensuring the entire vineyard is usually above the fog level. During the growing season, this site is characterized by long, warm, dry days and cool nights, with a steady breeze coming up from the valley, which provides a marine influence. The flavor profile resulting from Addendum’s Stagecoach blocks exudes classic mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (clone 15) influence, with smaller berries that provide more concentration, firmer tannins and good acidity retention.

Wine Critic Reviews
"...Its medium ruby/purple hue is followed by an impressive nose of cassis and currant fruits supported by notes of iron, tobacco, smoked earth, and rocky mineral nuances. It's another medium to full-bodied, fresh, focused, beautifully pure 2018 that does everything right. It will benefit from short-term cellaring and have two decades of longevity." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Cedar and black pepper notes top this full-bodied and richly tannic wine, backed by deep, dense blackberries, black cherries and a firm texture. Cocoa and dark chocolate notes come out on the sip. Best from 2026." ~ Wine Enthusiast "Open-knit, with alluring red tea and singed sandalwood notes weaving around a core of damson plum and raspberry reduction. The finish is infused with a singed wood spice note. Drink now through 2029." ~ Wine Spectator


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