{"product_id":"noah-river-2023-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Noah River 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 2023 Noah River Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an exceptionally structured, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon varietal wine. Crafted by winemaker Jamey Whetstone, the fruit is primarily sourced from select vineyards in the northern end of the valley—specifically around Calistoga—where warm daytime temperatures enhance the wine's natural body and create a softer, more velvety mouthfeel. Following a 2023 growing season marked by a late bud break and an extended, cool summer that allowed for an unusually long hang time, the wine was aged for 18 months in barrels utilizing 30% new French oak. In the glass, it displays a dark black cherry color and opens with a dense, lifted nose packed with dark red fruits, black currant, tea, and mint, accented by background notes of white pepper, cedar, vanilla, and toasty oak. On the palate, it reveals a rich, full-bodied, and velvety texture layered with expressive flavors of blueberry, cassis, espresso, and currant. The profile concludes with a remarkably long, polished finish defined by lingering blackberry and Baker's chocolate, held in perfect balance by a closing measure of mouth-watering acidity and low, smooth tannins. Given its rich fruit profile, balanced acidity, and well-integrated oak structure, this Cabernet Sauvignon is incredibly versatile and pairs beautifully with a variety of hearty dishes. The wine’s robust tannins and dark fruit notes make it a classic match for protein-rich, savory entrees such as grilled steak, lamb chops, blue cheese burgers, or a rich beef chili. The fats and amino acids in these red meats effectively bind to and soften the wine's structural elements, bringing out its smoother, more opulent fruit layers. For a non-meat or vegetarian option, the wine aligns excellently with deeply savory, umami-forward profiles such as a hearty mushroom risotto or grilled portobello mushrooms, which echo the wine's subtle hints of dried herbs and cedar. Finally, it serves as an excellent companion to a post-dinner cheese course, pairing seamlessly with aged cheddar, smoked Gouda, or hard, salty cheeses that naturally tame the wine’s dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48340044054749,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/Napa_Cab.webp?v=1786035616","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/noah-river-2023-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}