2021 | Macauley 'Stagecoach' Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Potter Valley chalk and biscuit

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including a parcel of Auxerrois planted in 1943 and 1946

it is fermented and aged in tank to preserve its charm and vigor

the first vintage vinified by Derain

Aged in both old and new oak barrels for a weightier texture that is still balanced

2021 | Macauley 'Stagecoach' Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Potter Valley chalk and biscuitThis is from a block of Stagecoach vineyard grapes planted to clone 685, aged in Taransaud, Daranjou, and Sylvain oak for 22 months, racked twice. The clone brings loads of colour and texture as the berries are small and concentrated, bringing loads of fragrant dark berry aromatics matched by super compact, velvety tannins that have a real intensity to them. The wine is bright and fresh, lifted and fragrant with herbal sagebrush notes and finishes