Round Pond Kith & Kin Cabernet 2017

Description

From the Winemakers’ Website: This wine is approachable in its youth, with balanced tannins u0026amp; a fruit-forward character. The vast majority of fruit comes from our estate, supplemented by a limited amount from Napa Valley growers. 2017 Tasting Notes: Vibrant aromatics of ripe cherry, black plum, cedar, u0026amp; fine leather all leap from the glass. The supple u0026amp; seductive entry is ripe with blackberry jam u0026amp; soft mocha tones, leading this balanced wine through the mid-palate with notes of vanilla, violet florals, u0026amp; a touch of white pepper. The finish is smooth with approachable velvety tannins that softly linger u0026amp; make this wine the consummate crowd pleaser. Vintage u0026amp; Viticulture: The season began with a memorable amount of rainfall, which was a refreshing change after five years of drought conditions, but also included more triple-digit heat waves in the summer months. The weather during the mid-harvest season cooled a bit u0026amp; included some late foggy mornings. These cooler mornings allowed for a longer growing season for later-ripening varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon u0026amp; Petit Verdot, giving them longer on the vine. This additional hang time markedly slowed sugar accumulation u0026amp; ripening, ultimately producing deep, alluring, finesse-driven wines.