2011 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Cask
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The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask is a beautiful wine that has aged well. Still quite fresh and bright, the 2011 will drink well for at least another decade. The savory profile typical of the year is not too present, but the lithe, mid-weight structure is. Hints of lavender, sage, mint and black pepper linger nicely.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Inglenook's 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask presents a distinctly Old World profile. Sweet tobacco, cedar, savory herbs, plums and black cherries are some of the nuances that take shape in the glass. This pretty, mid-weight Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent choice for drinking over the next decade or so. Readers should expect a lithe, feminine wine built on aromatics, nuance and understatement.
Inglenook's 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask presents a distinctly Old World profile. Sweet tobacco, cedar, Provencale herbs, plums, black cherries and coffee all take shape in the glass. The style is distinctly mid-weight relative to most recent vintages. Sweet floral and savory notes resonate on the finish. There is a lot to like in the 2011, but readers should expect a restrained wine by Napa Valley standards. The 2011 Cask is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot.
The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask emerges with scents of grilled herbs, cedar, red fruit, crushed rocks and smoke. The 2011 possesses lovely balance in the tense, wiry style of the vintage. There is plenty of potential here. The blend is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot.
About the producer
Inglenook is one of Napa’s oldest wine estates, founded in 1879, but is today owned by Francis Ford Coppola.