Hall Eighteen Seventy-Three Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
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Deep ruby in the glass, Eighteen Seventy-Three has hallmark Napa Cabernet aromas of graphite, cassis, cracked black pepper, sweet oak and vanilla. On the palate, pronounced flavors of ripe dark fruit, dark chocolate, crushed raspberry, baking spice and vanilla is supported by firm, structured tannins and bright acidity leading into a length finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2016 Hall Eighteen Seventy-Three Cabernet Sauvignon delivers excellent persistence on the palate and into its finish. TASTING NOTES: This wine brings bright, black fruit and oak to the fore. Enjoy its richness with an oven-baked, chuck roast with red potatoes and a tossed salad. (Tasted: May 14, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A barrel sample, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon 1873 is deep purple-black in color. Baked redcurrants, kirsch, cassis and black raspberries leap from the glass followed by notions of dark chocolate, star anise and dried Provence herbs. Full-bodied, the palate delivers vivacious red and black berry flavors with a chewy frame and lively lift to the finish.
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Full bodied, with powerful oak and tannin, this is an opulently earthy, fleshy wine with an entry of dried herb, pencil and cedar. The fruit is black and brooding, appropriately matched by sweet tobacco and lasting intensity.
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Hall Wines is located in Napa Valley and employs organic small-vine viticulture, precision winemaking, wild-yeast fermentation and micro-block blending to fully extract the purity and quintessence of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Their estate vineyards encompass more than 300 acres of classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. The Halls have a strong respect for the environment and a commitment to cutting edge technology to yield the highest quality grapes. Through meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards, Hall wines are able to express the unique and diverse character of Napa Valley's soils and climate.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.