{"product_id":"post-parade-stretch-drive-cabernet-2018","title":"Post Parade Stretch Drive Cabernet 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003ePost Parade Stretch Drive Cabernet 2018 is a striking 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, crafted by acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. It combines the region’s trademark power with a refined, terroir-driven style, making it a compelling choice for lovers of serious California Cabernet. This is a wine with both pedigree and personality, rooted in one of Napa’s most respected winemaking voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows deep, concentrated color with the kind of inky intensity you’d expect from top Napa Cabernet. The nose is layered and expressive, offering cassis, blackcurrant, ripe dark plum, dark chocolate, cedar, nutmeg, and violet.\n\nThe palate is rich and focused, built around dark fruit, blackcurrant, tobacco, cocoa, and warm spice, with a powerful structure that still feels polished and elegant. It is beautifully enjoyable now, but the balance, concentration, and oak integration suggest a long and rewarding aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from leading Napa Valley vineyards, chosen for their ability to deliver depth, concentration, and a clear sense of place. Thomas Rivers Brown favors an earlier harvest than is typical in order to preserve freshness, aromatic lift, and terroir expression. After pressing and fermentation, the wine matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, 78% of which were new, adding structure and nuance without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent match for grilled ribeye, roast lamb, short ribs, or braised beef dishes, as well as aged hard cheeses. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if opening it young to help the aromas fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePost Parade is one of the projects associated with Thomas Rivers Brown, a highly sought-after winemaker and consultant in California, especially across Napa and Sonoma. Originally from South Carolina, Brown built his reputation through top restaurant and winery roles before becoming one of the most respected Cabernet Sauvignon specialists in the region. He is widely recognized for a style that emphasizes fruit purity, balance, and terroir, and his name carries significant weight in premium California wine circles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Post Parade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254952907089,"sku":"FW-7670","price":80.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/nv_1_6.png?v=1783455439","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/post-parade-stretch-drive-cabernet-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}