Gabrielle Collection
Juxtaposition Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016
An Artistic Expression of Cabernet Sauvignon Handcrafted by Gabrielle
A COLLECTION OF DISTINCTIVE CABERNET SAUVIGNONS
The Gabrielle Collection produces a collection of handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignons that bring out the diverse personalities of the noble Cabernet grape through artful blending. Each wine has a unique name & label, which all together embody Gabrielle’s philosophy of wine-making: blends that are food friendly and balanced.
Varietal
75% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Syrah
The Wine
Juxtaposition means relationship; side by side; combination- a perfect name for the food and wine experience. Gabrielle envisioned a signature wine to delight foodies- velvet in the mouth yet elegantly balanced. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah was it! Chefs have juxtaposed this wine with a broad range of dishes from fish to fowl to game meats. The dish was better because of the wine and the wine better because of the dish.
Tasting Notes
Always a customer favorite from the Gabrielle Collection Cabernet Sauvignon portfolio! Lively fruit aromas welcome you, followed by flavors of earthy black fruits with exotic spices and along expressive finish.
Vineyards
The Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested in October from the certified organic O’Connell Family Estate Vineyard Creek Block, located in Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The grapes from this block have amazing structure and longevity due to the sand and gravel soil structure. The estate vineyard lends depth, richness & complexity.
Food Pairing
The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah goes with so many dishes, from meat to fowl to the sea- grilled salmon rubbed with GC Culinary Fish Rub, any game meat or fowl, duck, GC Culinary Meat Rub dry rub BBQ ribs, grilled vegetables with garlic infused olive oil drizzle, holiday turkey with all the fixings. And it is great to just sip!
Oak Program
Extended barrel aging in French Oak 30 months
Case Production
302
Cellaring
Drinkable now. Cellar worthy for 20+ years.