Product Detail
2020 Cabernet Leslie's Estate
2020 Cabernet Leslie's Estate
Description
VINEYARDS. Leslie’s Estate. Montebello. Santa Cruz Mountains
WINEMAKING. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Estate vineyards located high above the clouds atop Montebello Ridge, this opulent wine exemplifies the Picchetti style of Cabernet. Meticulous use of French oak (45% new barrels) beautifully transforms the intense mountain fruit into a wine with uncommon richness, luxurious texture and a velvety smooth finish.. This extraordinary wine is a joy to taste now, but the savory leathery tannins will further reward those patient enough to cellar it through 2040 or longer. A wine of immense pedigree, this vintage is further proof of why Montebello is considered one of the world's premier Cabernet Sauvignon growing sites.
TASTING
Aroma: Dark currant, dark red and deep purple fruits, licorice, cigar box, elegant oak, and bay laurel.
Palate: Layers of cocoa and dark chocolate, chocolate-covered cherry candies, and polished tannins that glide into a bold, lingering finish.
FOOD PAIRING. Pair with Kobe-style beef dishes, a roasted prime rib, truffled french fries, or a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich on brioche with aged cheddar, mixed greens & aioli. The owner, Leslie, loves pairing it with Fred’s beef from Schaub’s at Stanford Shopping Center.
WINEMAKING. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Estate vineyards located high above the clouds atop Montebello Ridge, this opulent wine exemplifies the Picchetti style of Cabernet. Meticulous use of French oak (45% new barrels) beautifully transforms the intense mountain fruit into a wine with uncommon richness, luxurious texture and a velvety smooth finish.. This extraordinary wine is a joy to taste now, but the savory leathery tannins will further reward those patient enough to cellar it through 2040 or longer. A wine of immense pedigree, this vintage is further proof of why Montebello is considered one of the world's premier Cabernet Sauvignon growing sites.
TASTING
Aroma: Dark currant, dark red and deep purple fruits, licorice, cigar box, elegant oak, and bay laurel.
Palate: Layers of cocoa and dark chocolate, chocolate-covered cherry candies, and polished tannins that glide into a bold, lingering finish.
FOOD PAIRING. Pair with Kobe-style beef dishes, a roasted prime rib, truffled french fries, or a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich on brioche with aged cheddar, mixed greens & aioli. The owner, Leslie, loves pairing it with Fred’s beef from Schaub’s at Stanford Shopping Center.
Alcohol Content: 14.2%
Serving Temperature: 59-68°F
Aging Potential: Drink Now - 2040+
Total Production: 6 Barrels
Serving Temperature: 59-68°F
Aging Potential: Drink Now - 2040+
Total Production: 6 Barrels
Vineyard Designation
Leslie's Estate| Vintage | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Size | 750 ml |