Raymond 2017 Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
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This large-scale red is approachable in dense red fruit, thick, supple tannin and integrated oak. Rhubarb, dark cherry, clove and orange peel combine across a full-bodied palate of richness and length. Virginie Boone
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Ratings reflect what our editors felt about a particular product. Beyond the rating, we encourage you to read the accompanying tasting note to learn about a products special characteristics.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasnt until the 1970s that this marriage came to light sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stags Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignons structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soilas a perfect example, Rutherfords famous dust or Stags Leap District‘s tart cherry flavors.
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Over 800 wines were reviewed by Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth for the California Cabernet tasting report in the November 15, 2022, issue. For a full analysis of the latest vintages, best producers and recommended wines, read The Wonder Years. WineSpectator.com members can find full reviews, with tasting notes, in the Wine Ratings Search.
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Raymond 2018 District Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
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Sweet and tangy in cassis and dark cherry, this well-integrated wine is lengthy and relatively subdued, with an elegant structure. Dried herb, cedar and a note of tobacco round out the yin and yang of the wine. Virginie Boone
All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide contextvintage, variety or appellationbut never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.
Ratings reflect what our editors felt about a particular product. Beyond the rating, we encourage you to read the accompanying tasting note to learn about a products special characteristics.
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Raymond Wine Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Reserve selection. Est. 1974 over 40 years 5 generations. Reserve selection wines showcase the Raymond family’s five generation commitment to crafting distinguished Napa Valley wines in a close knit family tradition. These wines showcase their distinct Napa Valley terroir and have earned an enduring reputation for their beautiful balance of finesse and intense fruit. The grapes are hand-sorted to preserve the bright fruit flavors and rich earthy characters of the fruit. This wine is full of ripe blackberry and black cherry flavors with hints of chocolate and peppery spice. raymondvineyards.com. American winery of the year. Wine & culture award. 14.5% alc. by vol. 29 Produced & Bottled by Raymond Vineyards & Cellar, St. Helena, CA USA.
Contains: Contains sulfites.,Government Warning: According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.
Raymond 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
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High-pitched in dried herb and cedar, this wine offers substantial tannin presence and an intensity of oaky spice. The midpalate is a rich layering of cassis and black cherry with secondary components of coconut and vanilla. Virginie Boone
All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide contextvintage, variety or appellationbut never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.
Ratings reflect what our editors felt about a particular product. Beyond the rating, we encourage you to read the accompanying tasting note to learn about a products special characteristics.
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Reserve Selection Wines By Raymond Vineyards
The cornerstone of the Raymond portfolio, the Reserve Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc have held true to the familys mantra of deep roots, powerful wines since the first vintage in 1974. The red wines are distinctly characteristic of their roots in St. Helena and Rutherford, while the white wines showcase the cool climate of Jameson Canyon. Balancing elegance and power, each offers finesse, intense fruit, good acidity and solid structure. They are perennial wine list selections at Americas finest restaurants.
