The Dude Napa Valley Red Blend
$38.00
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Vintage: 2021
Region: Napa Valley, California
Viticulture: Sustainable
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
The Dude Napa Valley Red Blend is immediately captivating, revealing a bouquet of ripe black fruits such as blackberries, black cherries, and plums. These luscious dark fruit notes are complemented by nuances of cassis and currants, adding complexity and depth to the nose. Subtle hints of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of vanilla from oak aging contribute to the overall aromatic profile.
Song: Hotel California by The Eagles
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER
About The Dude Napa Valley Red Blend
The Dude Napa Valley Red Blend is immediately captivating, revealing a bouquet of ripe black fruits such as blackberries, black cherries, and plums. These luscious dark fruit notes are complemented by nuances of cassis and currants, adding complexity and depth to the nose. Subtle hints of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of vanilla from oak aging contribute to the overall aromatic profile.
On the palate, this Bordeaux blend displays excellent structure and balance. Its medium to full body carries a velvety texture that coats the mouth. Ripe black fruits dominate the palate, providing a burst of flavors reminiscent of blackberries, dark cherries, and plums. The wine’s firm tannins lend a pleasing grip, contributing to its age-worthiness. Notes of dark chocolate, toasted oak, and a hint of baking spices add layers of complexity and sophistication to the wine’s profile. The acidity is vibrant, offering freshness and ensuring a long, elegant finish.
About Canepa Koch Wine Cellars
Canepa Koch Wine Cellars is a partnership between Mark Canepa and Neil Koch. Together Mark and Neil have over 25 years of wine industry experience. Mark and Neil have known each other since 2004 and both were recruited by Seguin Moreau (Cooperage in Napa Valley) and they both took Sales positions. They quickly realized that if they combined their skills and resources they could launch something exciting. Their goal is to create wines that are well-rounded, enjoyable, and affordable.
Mark has been in the wine business since 2004 and since 2010 with Seguin Moreau, one of the premiere cooperages in the world. He works daily with winemakers in the Napa Valley and the greater Bay Area to select the specific Oak barrels for their wines. Neil has over 12 years of wine industry experience including 6 years working in the production side. He trained under Philip Melka at Seavey Vineyards, Bryant Family, and Vineyard 29. Based on his winemaking background he was appointed as the Enologist and Assistant Winemaker at Lewis Cellars where he facilitated the production of highly acclaimed Napa Valley Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, and Chardonnay. Neil has also produced Pinot Noir under the “The Line Wines” Label.
Canepa Koch Wine Cellars strives to make wines with incredible depth, richness, and length. The winery does this by implementing small-lot winemaking techniques including small-lot fermentations, berry sorting, and minimal fermentation intervention. Basically, they let the vineyards they select speak for themselves, and the end result is selected for “the dude”.