Fermented in stainless steel and aged on fine lees for six months, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon rosé delivers a rainbow of ripe fruit and satisfying textures. The nose shines with aromas of peach, melon, whipped cream and fresh red fruit, which expand on the palate with juicy honeydew and mandarin orange.
A tropical getaway without having to pack a bag. Inviting aromas of jasmine, guava and honeysuckle pour from the glass, with soft notes of stone and tropical citrus just behind. The palate brings a wave of fresh pineapple, key lime, sweet Lady Finger banana, and juicy mandarin in exquisite natural balance.
Tasting Notes: The nose opens with lush, inviting notes of boysenberry, plum and cedar. A medley of ripe red, blue and purple fruit surges with deep notes of caramel, gaining gentle layers of graphite and baking spice on the midpalate. A bright cranberry acidity balances the richness of dried plum and dried cherry, giving the dense texture a slippery energy that sustains the long coffee and red fruit finish.
Composition: a touch of our estate-grown Cabernet Franc to the blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Aging:22 months in French oak (75% new; Baron, François Frères, Taransaud, Demptos)
This richly fruited vintage offers opulence, depth and smooth, broad-shouldered tannins. The nose opens with classic varietal aromas of purple flowers, blue fruit, dried herbs and dark roast espresso. On the palate, luxurious notes of ripe plum and blueberry compote meld with layers of leather, mocha and minerality in a round, full-bodied mouthful. 100% Cabernet Franc and only 55 cases produced.
Opulent and deep fruit flavors come with a sleek, luxurious texture in this powerful yet polished wine. Aromas of dark chocolate, creme de cassis and spearmint, then gorgeous black cherry, blackberry, tobacco leaf and star anise flavors. The tannins are broad, seamless and melted. Drink now or hold. 95 points -James Suckling
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is the best wine I have tasted yet from Somnium. Ample and resonant in feel, the 2019 packs serious punch in both its fruit and tannin presence. Plum, leather, grilled herbs, tobacco, chocolate and savory herbs all open with a bit of air. The 2019 is quite potent and savory, and yet all the elements are very nicely balanced. 95 points | Antonio Galloni
Vintage: "Early, even and excellent” are three words being used to describe this year’s growing season and the Napa Valley wine grapes that have come from it, reflecting the consistent quality for which this world famous wine region is known. A warm, dry spring brought early bud break, helped with canopy vigor and berry size and created ideal conditions for flowering and fruit set under sunny skies. With the exception of one heat spike in late June/early July, temperatures were consistently in the zone for optimal vine activity, resulting in notably healthy vines as fruit went through veraison and started ripening.
Tasting Notes: The 2013 soars in majestic maturity with perfect equilibrium, elegance and poise. The nose swirls with aromas of macerated berries, dried thyme and mint, and layers of tousled cedar and leather below. In the mouth, a medley of dried cherries, boysenberries, blackberries and dried plums builds a rich, silky mouthfeel with balanced freshness, broadened by notes of gravel, leather, and iron-rich minerality. A sleek throughline of deep berry intensity arcs into the long finish of wild blueberries and black tea.
Warm notes of cedar and earth beckon on the nose, with sweet berry undertones. Abundant red and purple fruits shine on the attack, while rich mocha and mineral-driven tannins lend sophistication and texture. Vibrant blue and purple fruits carry the energy through a long, lingering finish.
Tasting Notes: The 2021 vintage unites luscious fruit with luxurious textures. Inviting aromas of sun-warmed berries and forest floor open into layers of rich cherry, blackberry, marionberry and mocha on the palate. Soft, graphite-infused tannins and gentle herbal notes of dried thyme and garrigue provide graceful support for the curvaceous fruit core. Waves of indulgent chocolate, vanilla, red fruit and berry bramble carry the wine through a long, raspberry-caramel finish.
Aging: 20 months in French oak (50% new; Berger, Taransaud, Demptos) Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot
