Library Wine: 2013 "jd" Cabernet Sauv.(1 x 750 ml)

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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its eighth vintage of jd Diamond Mountain District Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Like its companion bottling, J. Davies, this red wine is crafted solely from the densely-flavored, richly-structured fruit grown on the familys hillside property. Following the blending of J. Davies, winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies carefully select from the remaining outstanding barrels of wine to craft this offering. Vibrant and approachable as a young wine, the medium-bodied jd is released after two years of aging. Bearing the initials of Jack Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the historic Schramsberg winery property in 1965, it is the product of an intimate knowledge of this place, and a passion to create delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Vineyards

The vineyard blocks, totaling 43 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.

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Tasting notes

Aromas of black raspberry, Santa Rosa plum, and black tea are accentuated by licorice and cinnamon. The bright entry of boysenberry and plum are infused with mountain sage and mocha, which are sustained by the extended youthful finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies

Reviews

94 Points - Editor's Choice
This producer is making some fantastic best-bang-for-your-buck Cabernets. This one is an excellent case in point, a sultry, sophisticated and elegant take on the variety, with memorable characteristics of chocolate, raspberry and dried herb in the form of bay leaf. Structured and ready for the table, it's a standout.- Wine Enthusiast (October 2016)
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