Araujo Estate

Altagracia Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.521 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

opaque ruby violet; blackberry, licorice, graphite, camphor, mint, vanilla, hints of smoke; classically styled, medium+ acid, fine grained tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Malbec, majority from the eastern parcels of the Eisele Vineyard, farmed organically and biodynamically, 2nd wine to the Eisele Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 1st vintage under Pinault rather than Araujo ownership

opaque ruby violet; blackberry, licorice, graphite, camphor, mint, vanilla, hints of smoke; classically styled, medium+ acid, fine grained tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Malbec, majority from the eastern parcels of the Eisele Vineyard, farmed organically and biodynamically, 2nd wine to the Eisele Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 1st vintage under Pinault rather than Araujo ownership

Sep 8th, 2019
John Sweeney

So much potential! After an hour in the glass just begins to open up. Precise, layers of depth and elegant. Nice!

So much potential! After an hour in the glass just begins to open up. Precise, layers of depth and elegant. Nice!

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2016
Jody Scharf

dark, acid heavy, still tight but with some sit time, got better.! still strong Cabernet.

dark, acid heavy, still tight but with some sit time, got better.! still strong Cabernet.

Aug 30th, 2024
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

Dense and solid. Raspberry pie with a little balsamic

Dense and solid. Raspberry pie with a little balsamic

Apr 12th, 2017
Paul T HB

👍🏼🍟

👍🏼🍟

Jan 4th, 2023
Haelee Kim

Amazing, smooth cab. Highly recommend. Need filtering and decanter.

Amazing, smooth cab. Highly recommend. Need filtering and decanter.

Feb 20th, 2022
Tyler Felous

Super smooth. Not your typical cab

Super smooth. Not your typical cab

Mar 28th, 2021
Brit Young

Probably the best wine I have ever had. Christmas Day with everyone in Austin, alongside a phenomenal Bordeaux and others, but this was my favorite.

Probably the best wine I have ever had. Christmas Day with everyone in Austin, alongside a phenomenal Bordeaux and others, but this was my favorite.

Dec 26th, 2019
Alvaro Bustillos

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Sep 30th, 2019
Tracy Scurto

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Aug 10th, 2017