2014 Tom Scott Vineyards Barn Burner Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.0ltr

Tom Scott Vineyard in Yountville is owned by Tom and Lauren Scott. Tom grew up in Napa Valley and Lauren is a native of Southern California. Winemaker for the small-batch producer is Bill Ballentine, long-time winemaker at St. Clement. The estate makes only one wine, their Barn Burner Cabernet Sauvignon, which is a Bordeaux style blend. Typically about 300 cases are produced annually.

Yountville AVA is just west of Stags Leap and north of Oak Knoll. It is centered around the town of Yountville, named for George Yountville, who planted the area’s first vineyard in 1836. The district received appellation status in 1999 and it includes 4,000 vineyard acres. It is known for tannic Cabernet Sauvignon that has a reputation for aging well. Dominus Estate, formerly Napanook Vineyard, is one of the most prestigious producers in Yountville, and in all of Napa Valley.

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.