Récoltant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Winemaking

Récoltant represents a hands-on approach to winemaking in Napa Valley, focusing on quality fruit selection and thoughtful cellar work that lets the vineyard speak. The team believes in allowing natural ripeness and structure to guide their decisions, resulting in wines that reflect both vintage character and the valley's distinctive terroir.

Tasting Notes

This young Cabernet opens with vibrant cassis and plum aromas layered with subtle oak spice—classic Napa Valley fruit at its peak. The palate is built on ripe, well-integrated tannins that frame flavors of blackberry and dark cherry, with enough structure to suggest a wine that will develop beautifully over the coming years. It finishes clean and mineral-driven, with that lingering brightness that speaks to quality Napa terroir.

Producer

Récoltant operates as a boutique producer committed to small-batch winemaking and thoughtful vineyard partnerships across Napa Valley. The estate focuses on sustainable practices and careful fruit sourcing to maintain consistency and quality vintage after vintage.

Terroir

Napa Valley's warm, sun-drenched growing season and diurnal temperature swings create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing for full phenolic ripeness while maintaining acidity and freshness. The valley's diverse soils—ranging from volcanic to alluvial deposits—provide the mineral complexity and structure that define Napa's benchmark reds.

Food Pairings

Try this alongside a grilled ribeye with herb butter and roasted root vegetables, or a more casual burger with aged cheddar and caramelized onions. It also pairs beautifully with braised short ribs in a red wine reduction, where the wine's structured tannins complement the rich, savory meat.