Aviary 2020 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Founded in 2010, Aviary Vineyards launched with the 2009 vintage with their Napa Valley Red Blend. That first vintage took advantage of small lots from 13 different vineyards throughout the Napa Valley. Much like an aviary, their belief that the blend of different grapes creates something more special than each component on its own.

The 2020 vintage in California was the most stressful harvest Aviary's history…fires, smoke, COVID, labor shortages, and just the psychological stress of the year.  Many wineries and vineyards in northern Napa Valley lost entire vintages, acres of vines, buildings in what was a heartbreaking season for many in the Valley. Those of us in the southern part were spared the destruction, but this is a small community and many friends and staff were affected. They were lucky to make any wine from 2020 vintage, especially one this delicious and while there isn't much of it around we’ll raise a glass to perseverance and rising from the ashes.

For 2020 just 7 of their different vineyard sites were able to be used to create a blend that expresses both the uniqueness of each vintage and the elegant style of Aviary Reserve. Layers of chocolate, strawberry, dried cherry, tobacco, and toasted oak balance with silky tannins and bright acidity to create a perfectly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon that can be enjoyed now or aged over time.

 750ml