THE SETTING WINES, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA, 2019

Overview of the Wine
Established in 2014, The Setting is a collection of luxury wines created by three friends; Jeff Cova, Noah McMahon and winemaker Jesse Katz. As the first winemaker to make the Forbes “30 under 30” list, Jesse’s experience spans 19 harvests at internationally acclaimed wineries such as Chateau Petrus, Robert Foley, and was a part of the winemaking team at Screaming Eagle. The Setting Wines is a culmination of relationships spanning decades from Napa to Sonoma County, sourcing from some of the most prestigious vineyards both valleys have to offer.

We hope our wines will inspire great moments with the people you love the most, in surroundings you treasure.  We invite you to enjoy the art of pairing the right wine with the right setting

WINEMAKER:  Jesse Katz

Grape / Blend:  Cabernet Sauvignon

Origin
Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
This 2019 is a beast! A true Cabernet drinkers Cab. The 2019 vintage is like if 2013 and 2016 had a baby – big, powerful, structured, full of energy and impossible not to be consumed immediately. Boasting appealing dark fruit aromas of plum, blackberry and luxardo cherry co-mingled with hints of fresh tobacco, our Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful expression of the region. Bold yet elegantly structured, it offers tannins and a juicy mid-palate while revealing warming notes of cocoa and baking spice on the long, graceful finish. This character-driven wine can be enjoyed now with 60 minutes in the decanter or put away in your cellar to sleep – this 2019 Alexander Valley will age like a glacier.

97 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Opaque ruby-purple in color, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley is deeply scented with Morello cherry and blueberries accented by nuances of bouquet garni, violets, dark chocolate and graphite. The full-bodied palate is powerful, with intense, concentrated fruit, loads of ripe, grainy tannins and softened acidity to carry the long finish, which is a bit warm. It’s a bold, ripe style that will benefit from another 5-7 years in bottle. 1,129 cases produced.

Product size: 750ml