Description
The Cedar Knoll Palmaz 2017 is a full-bodied, dry Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, known for its deep burgundy color and flavors of blackberry, cassis, and forest fruit with notes of mint, cured meat, and mineral. The wine has a firm tannin structure, balanced acidity, a long finish, and a well-defined savory profile with dried herbs and toasted oak. It is considered a testament
to the 2017 vintage’s challenges, featuring pre-wildfire fruit that was precisely balanced to deliver elegance and depth.
Technical Aspects & Characteristics
. Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
. Vintage: 2017
. Appellation: Napa Valley, USA
. Color: Deep burgundy
. Aroma: Blackberries, cassis, forest fruit, mint, cured meat, and mineral notes.
. Taste: Blackberry, raspberry, tar, black plum, licorice, and cacao.
. Structure: Firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, intentional finish.
Winemaking & Vintage Context
. Second Wine: The Cedar Knoll is a second wine from Palmaz Vineyards.
. Napa Wildfires: The 2017 vintage was impacted by the Napa wildfires, but the wine’s fruit was pre-fire, creating a restrained yet elegant expression.
Cellaring & Drinking Window
. The wine can benefit from aging for several years, with some noting it is already drinkable.
