Robert Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 94] [VM 92] [WA 91+]

Robert Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
(Napa Valley, California) - [JS 94] [VM 92] [WA 91+]


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About the Winery:
Keenan Winery is located in Spring Mountain District, high in the Mayacamas mountain range above the town of Saint Helena. Eleven acres of Merlot vines have been planted in the rocky soils surrounding the winery, and it is these vines that produce some of the finest Merlot in Napa. The vineyards are situated above the dense layer of fog that creeps up the Napa Valley most evenings. Consequently the vines warm up earlier in the morning and stay warm through the night. The combination of warm temperatures, steep hillside vine rows and gravelly soils promotes more stress on the vines leading to increased intensity in the finished wine.

About the Wine:
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed primarily of grapes grown on Keenan’s Spring Mountain District Estate; the remainder of the fruit was harvested from Pope Valley, a grape growing region located in the eastern portion of Napa.
Keenan’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested beginning on September 21st with the final lot being picked on October 10th. After harvest, the fruit clusters were de-stemmed, then fermented for ten to fourteen days. The wine was barrel aged in thirty-three percent new French and American oak for twenty months.
The blend was assembled just before bottling. The Estate grown Cabernet imparts amazing concentration and remarkable structure, while the portion of Cabernet harvested from Pope Valley adds complex aromas and a balanced mid-palate.

Technical Data:
Alcohol: 14.3%
Total Acidity: 0.61 grams/100 ml
pH: 3.78
Residual Sugar: Dry
Bottling Date: August 5, 2021
Production: 4,046 cases
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Sources: 75% Estate, Spring Mtn. District Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Pope Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Ratings & Reviews


94 Points - James Suckling:
“Blackberry, black-olive and crushed-stone aromas. Graphite, too. Full-bodied with density and depth. Solid structure and richness. 2023 release. Drink after 2025.” - (Apr 2022)

92 Points - Vinous Media:
“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is terrific. A burst of savory Cabernet aromatics opens
first. Deep and persistent, the Cabernet is full of character from start to finish. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, tobacco, menthol and pine all open in the glass. This mid-weight, classically built wine is beautifully rendered.” - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2022)

91+ Points - Wine Advocate:
“Derived primarily from the estate’s Spring Mountain property, Keenan’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon includes a dollop of Pope Valley fruit as well. Hints of bay leaf accent cassis and black cherry fruit on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is nicely structured, with firm tannins that turn silky and elegant on the lasting finish.” - Joe Czerwinski (Sep 2022)