{"product_id":"2019-philip-togni-cabernet-sauvignon-estate","title":"2019 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a benchmark Spring Mountain Cabernet that marries Napa Valley intensity with a classically restrained, Bordeaux-inspired style. Grown and bottled entirely at the estate high above the valley floor, this is a collectors’ wine built for long-term cellaring rather than instant gratification. The 2019 showcases the Togni family’s signature combination of power, freshness and aromatic complexity, continuing a legacy that began on this historic site in the late 1800s and was revived by Philip Togni in the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2019 Estate Cabernet shows a deep, opaque ruby core with a narrow, vibrant garnet rim—youthful and compact, promising years of evolution ahead. The nose is beautifully layered: red and black currants, ripe raspberry and dark cherry are interwoven with notes of cassis, green olive, dried thyme, cedar shavings and a hint of vanilla from well-judged oak. Subtle floral top notes and a touch of graphite recall top Left Bank Bordeaux while remaining distinctly Spring Mountain.\n\nOn the palate, this is medium to full-bodied, focused and tightly coiled, with a dense, streamlined structure rather than overt opulence. Waves of fine, dusty mountain tannins frame flavors of cassis, redcurrant, raspberry and black cherry, accented by savory nuances of olive tapenade, dried herbs, tobacco leaf and cedar. The oak is seamlessly integrated, lending gentle notes of vanilla and spice without overshadowing the fruit. The finish is long, cassis-driven and mineral, with a cool, fresh acidity that keeps the wine precise and energetic. Built for the long haul, this 2019 should ideally be cellared for at least a decade, after which it will continue to develop tertiary notes—truffle, leather, cigar box, and dried flowers—for 30+ years in a cool, dark cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerched at roughly 2,000 feet near the top of Spring Mountain on Napa’s western ridge, the Philip Togni estate benefits from rocky, well-drained mountain soils, cooler temperatures and abundant sunlight—conditions that naturally limit yields and concentrate flavor. The ten-hectare vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and is farmed by the Togni family using organic methods that emphasize soil health and vine balance. Harvest is carried out by hand, parcel by parcel, to ensure optimal ripeness and careful sorting of the fruit. The wine is a Margaux-inspired blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with the other Bordeaux varieties adding nuance and structure. Traditional, low-intervention vinification is employed: gentle crushing, fermentation in small lots, and élevage in carefully selected oak barrels, allowing the character of the vineyard and vintage to speak more loudly than winemaking artifice. All wines are estate bottled, reflecting a complete “vine to bottle” approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis structured, ageworthy Cabernet is at its best alongside refined, protein-rich dishes that can stand up to its tannin and intensity. Think dry-aged ribeye, lamb racks with rosemary and thyme, venison with juniper and wild mushrooms, or slow-braised short ribs. Classic French preparations—duck breast with a red wine reduction, tournedos Rossini, or beef Wellington—also make superb partners, as do hard, aged cheeses like Comté, aged Gouda or mature Cheddar. For optimal expression in its youth, serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) and decant generously: 2–3 hours for current releases to help soften the tannins and open up the aromatics. Well-aged bottles may require a shorter, more delicate decanting mainly to remove sediment, preserving their evolved bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilip Togni Vineyard is one of Napa Valley’s true mountain icons, revered by collectors and insiders for its ageworthy, classically styled Cabernet-based wines. Philip Togni, a former student of the legendary oenologist Émile Peynaud at the University of Bordeaux, honed his craft in France (including at Château Lascombes in Margaux) before arriving in Napa in 1959. In 1975 he settled on Spring Mountain, replanting a site first cultivated in the late 19th century and establishing the estate vineyard in the early 1980s. Today, the property is run by Philip, his wife Birgitta and their daughter Lisa, who brings additional international experience from Australia and Bordeaux (Château Léoville-Barton). Known for their distinctly Bordeaux-like, terroir-driven character, all Togni wines are estate grown and bottled in very limited quantities. A testament to their longevity, the estate famously holds back cases to re-release at 10, 20 and 30 years of age, underlining the winery’s status as one of Napa’s great references for collectible, cellar-worthy Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philip Togni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255507800401,"sku":"GCW-TOGN-19001","price":219.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2019_Philip_Togni_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Estate.png?v=1783459134","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-philip-togni-cabernet-sauvignon-estate","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}