Quilt Threadcount Cabernet Sauvignon

Made by Joe Wagner, fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker, of Caymus fame. Throughout California’s coastal growing regions, vines from young to old, Joe selects from a broad array of terroirs giving Quilt the luxury of blending a red that defies the norms. As THREADCOUNT is commonly known, it is the sum of the threads and weft of a fabric, denoting its texture. With this red wine, Wagner has taken an approach that takes the sum of the phenols against the natural acidity to create the most balanced and enjoyable red wine, with no holds barred. This is the inaugural vintage.

• The grapes were harvested early in the morning so the fruit would arrive at the winery while still cool to preserve the vineyard-fresh flavors
• After de-stemming the berries, the fruit was cryo-extracted and then cold-soaked to soften the skins and allow for ideal extraction
• During fermentation in a combination of closed and open-top stainless-steel fermenters, punch-downs and pump-overs were preformed to extract color, tannins, keeping temperatures low to build mouthfeel and maximize flavors 
• Finally, the wines are aged in 50% new French oak for between 12-16 months. After the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, it was racked every 6 months before the final blend was complete

Look for rich aromas of chocolate, black currant, ripe blackberry, and hints of cedar and leather. Rich and satisfying on the palate with flavors of boysenberry jam, black cherry pie filling, dark currant, and cocoa nibs. Full yet elegant on the palate, with strong acidity and a long, smooth finish accompanied by velvety tannins. Pair with grilled pork chops with apple chutney, pan seared chicken with a red wine glaze, or pasta with bolognese sauce.