Gabrielle Collection
Vertex Blend 621

An Artistic Expression of Cabernet Sauvignon Handcrafted by Gabrielle Small Production Distinctive Cabernet Sauvignons & Cabernet Blends
VERTEX RED CUVÉE BLEND 621 RED WINE, North Coast
Solera Style inspired Non-Vintage
The Gabrielle Collection produces a collection of handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignons, which bring out the diverse personalities of the noble Cabernet grape through a specific point of view of Winemaker, Gabrielle Leonhard O’Connell: the artistic interpretation of the vintage, the varietal character and a sense of place to create artfully blended, food driven, and exquisitely balanced wines. Each wine has a unique name & label, which together embody Gabrielle’s philosophy of wine-making. In her series of Cabernet Sauvignons, Vertex symbolizes various elements merging to a single point, as do the varietals Gabrielle blends
Varietal
A Cabernet Sauvignon Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 5%, Petit Verdot 1%, Syrah 5%
The Wine
SMALL PRODUCTION DISTINCTIVE CABERNET SAUVIGNONS & CABERNET BLENDS The Gabrielle Collection produces a collection of handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignons, which bring out the diverse personalities of the noble Cabernet grape through a specific point of view of Winemaker, Gabrielle Leonhard O’Connell: the artistic interpretation of the vintage, the varietal character and a sense of place to create artfully blended, food driven, and exquisitely balanced wines. Each wine has a unique name and label, which together embody Gabrielle’s philosophy of winemaking. In her series of Cabernet Sauvignons, Vertex symbolizes various elements merging to a single point, as do the varietals Gabrielle blends.
Tasting Notes
Enjoy aromas of red and black fruits with flavors of cranberry, cherry and blackberry with smooth dark chocolate. A stylish, sippable wine.
Vineyards
The wine contains fruit from the Gold Medal winning O’Connell Family Estate Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, and other Napa Valley and Sonoma vineyards.
Food Pairing
Pasta with red sauces, traditional and not so traditional pizza including wild mushroom, arugula and cheese; ribs, pork roast, hearty beef stew and chili. stews, pork belly, tamales, grilled vegetables.
Oak Program
French Oak
Case Production
436
Cellaring
Drinkable now. Age worthy 15+ years with good cellar conditions