{"product_id":"eisele-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-mg-15-l","title":"Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eEisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 in magnum format is a powerful yet supremely refined expression of one of California’s most iconic Cabernet sites. Presented in a 1.5L bottle, it offers an elevated aging potential and a more harmonious evolution in the cellar. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the precision, purity and energy that have made Eisele Vineyard a benchmark for world-class Napa Cabernet for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is inky purple to the rim, with a vivid, almost opaque core that hints at its concentration and youth. The nose unfolds slowly with a swirl: dark chocolate, warm blackcurrant and cassis, baked plum and Morello cherry, lifted by notes of red rose petals, violets, graphite shavings, cinnamon stick and a subtle dusty earth and iron-mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, this is full-bodied yet strikingly poised, with a surge of electric black and red fruits—blackcurrant, black cherry and ripe red plum—wrapped in ultra-fine, grainy tannins. The texture is simultaneously firm and silky, framed by vibrant, almost creamy freshness that keeps the wine light on its feet. Layers of cocoa, dried herbs, exotic spice and a lingering floral perfume build toward a very long, very aromatic finish. In magnum, this 2018 has outstanding aging potential: it is already thrilling but will gain complexity and integration over 15–25+ years, rewarding patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEisele Vineyard is a storied site nestled in a sheltered, gravelly alluvial basin at the northeastern end of Napa Valley, where well-drained cobbles and stones, warm days and cool nights give Cabernet Sauvignon both ripeness and remarkable finesse. The estate is farmed organically and biodynamically, with meticulous hand work in the vineyard to control yields and ensure perfect physiological ripeness. Grapes are picked by hand in small lots at optimal maturity, then carefully sorted before a gentle vinification that emphasizes infusion over extraction. Fermentation typically occurs in a combination of stainless steel and oak, with attentive temperature control and regular tasting to preserve purity of fruit and tannin finesse. The wine is then aged in high-quality French oak barrels (a significant portion new), allowing it to integrate structure and develop aromatic complexity without overpowering the character of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a serious, cellar-worthy Cabernet that shines alongside richly flavored, refined dishes: think dry-aged ribeye, roast lamb with herbs, venison, or dishes featuring black truffle, wild mushrooms or slow-braised short ribs. Mature hard cheeses such as aged Comté, Pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano also make superb companions. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail. In its youth, decant for 2–3 hours to help the wine unfurl its layers; as it matures, a gentle 1-hour decant is enough to let the bouquet blossom while preserving its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEisele Vineyard is one of Napa Valley’s most revered single vineyards, first planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in the late 1960s and quickly recognized as a grand cru–level site in all but name. Over the decades, fruit from Eisele Vineyard has been behind some of California’s most collectible Cabernets, earning a reputation for wines that combine power with remarkable precision and longevity. Under the stewardship of dedicated, quality-driven owners and an accomplished winemaking team, the estate has embraced organic and biodynamic farming and a terroir-first philosophy, cementing its status as a benchmark producer in the region and a reference point for sophisticated, age-worthy New World Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eisele Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254895300945,"sku":"PS-7730879725768","price":1058.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/CabernetSauvignon_1b90f314-cdae-47a6-9212-028ef8516bc5.png?v=1783455384","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/eisele-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-mg-15-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}