2014 Cave Dog Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend pedigree and intensity

pedigree and intensity

The 2012s are terrific

Ripe lemon and lime flavors are lifted by a distinctly Puligny-like floral character and harmonious acidity

giving each vineyard what it needs in terms of vinification and elevage resulting in something like 40 separate lots to blend

2014 Cave Dog Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend pedigree and intensityThe 2014 Cave Dog Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend is something really exciting. From Michael Havens, one of my favorite winemakers and a name that should ring far and loud for our longtime customers, this new 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc blend is a recreation, of sorts, of Michaels Havens Borriquot. Made from the same vineyard as the Borriquot, it has the same intense aromatics and spice box nature, with fresh gingerbread, Bing cherry and dry cured