{"product_id":"eisele-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-imp-6-l","title":"Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 IMP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBottled in an impressive 6-liter Imperial, the Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a benchmark Napa Valley Cabernet that marries power with grace. Sourced from one of California’s most storied single vineyards, this wine showcases the purity, precision, and depth that have made Eisele a reference point for collectors worldwide. The 2017 vintage offers a particularly refined expression, with beautifully knit tannins and a long, perfumed finish that will reward patience in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2017 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon shows a deep, vibrant garnet to opaque purple hue, hinting at both concentration and freshness. The nose unfolds slowly but confidently: plum jam, crème de cassis, blueberry compote, and Morello cherry are layered with notes of Darjeeling tea, underbrush, clove, tobacco leaf, and the faint graphite \/ pencil-shaving nuance that is a hallmark of top-tier Cabernet.\n\nOn the palate, this is medium to full-bodied yet extraordinarily elegant, with very fine, tightly woven tannins that feel like cocoa powder in texture—present, but velvety and refined. Dark fruit—blackcurrant, black plum, and dark cherry—builds in layers across the mid-palate, supported by a bright, integrated freshness that keeps everything lifted and precise. Hints of tea, spice, subtle oak and forest floor echo into a long, perfumed finish. The structure and balance suggest excellent aging potential; well-stored bottles in this 6 L format can easily evolve and gain complexity over 20–30 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEisele Vineyard lies in a protected valley near Calistoga at the northern end of Napa Valley, on well-drained, cobbly, alluvial soils that have long been prized for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cooled by evening breezes yet bathed in generous daytime sun, the site delivers grapes of exceptional ripeness, finesse, and aromatic complexity. Farmed organically and biodynamically, the vineyard is worked with meticulous attention to detail, with careful hand-harvesting parcel by parcel at optimal maturity. In the cellar, the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is vinified with gentle extraction to preserve purity of fruit and fine-grained tannins, then matured in French oak barrels (a significant portion new) to polish the wine’s texture and add subtle spice, while allowing the vineyard character to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Imperial-format 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is built for the table and for sharing on special occasions. It pairs beautifully with dishes such as dry-aged ribeye, lamb racks with rosemary and thyme, venison, or slow-braised short ribs; it also complements richer preparations like truffle-infused dishes, roasted root vegetables, and mature, hard cheeses such as aged Comté or Parmigiano Reggiano. Serve at 16–18°C (60–65°F) for optimal expression. In this 6-liter format, plan a generous decant—at least 2–3 hours, and longer if enjoyed in its youth—to allow the wine’s layered aromatics and finely structured tannins to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEisele Vineyard is one of Napa Valley’s most historic and revered single vineyards, with a track record for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon dating back to the 1970s. Located near Calistoga, it rose to prominence under the Araujo family, whose exacting standards and commitment to organic and biodynamic farming helped elevate the site to near-cult status. Today, under the stewardship of the team behind Château Latour, Eisele Vineyard continues to be a reference point for terroir-driven Napa Cabernet, consistently earning critical acclaim and recognition as one of the region’s most important and age-worthy estate wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eisele Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252149047633,"sku":"PS-7730879594696","price":3705.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/CabernetSauvignon_c077c6f8-e19c-4008-b161-6033e228dbed.png?v=1783443448","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/eisele-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-imp-6-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}