Luuma 2021 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley. After the last handful of years being sourced from a newly planted vineyard in Oak Knoll the 2021 Luuma comes from the Calistoga sub-region of Napa Valley. This single (undisclosed) vineyard was planted in 2000 atop loamy soils and was farmed organically. The wine was destemmed and kept as whole berries with a native ferment. This may not mean much to some, but know that this is a lifted and prettier Cabernet as opposed to one leaning into the more is more camp. The nose shows blue fruits, plum, oak spice and an intriguing raspberry note. The palate is almost on the lighter end for a Cabernet with blue and red fruits balanced by some oak spice notes. D&M Tasting Notes