Cathiard Vineyard - Hora Red Wine NAPA 2020
- Producer Cathiard Vineyard
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Blend
60% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Malbec
30% Merlot - Country USA
- Region California
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC 769503069401
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Item# 72497-20
James Suckling
93pt
Wine Enthusiast
94pt
Description
In Greek mythology, Ôra or Hora is a group of goddesses representing the change of seasons. The autumn goddess displayed on the label is one of four sculptures found at Cathiard Vineyard, where Hora is produced by the estate’s dedicated team. Bearing the fruit of autumn’s harvest, Hora embodies the elegance and harmony of our vineyard which spreads through St. Helena and Rutherford. This wine is focused more on fruit and a features a gentle and supple textural profile. Bright and intense red and purple fruits dominate the nose with sweet and spiced tones which follow onto the palate. A balanced, fresh and lickerish wine with focused acidity, round tannins and generous mouthfeel, allowing this wine to be enjoyed right now. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot & 10% Malbec, aged for 12 months in French oak (40% new).
Estate
Cathiard Vineyard is perched slightly above the valley floor on the lower slopes of the Mayacamas mountains with vineyards straddling both the Rutherford and St. Helena appellations. Over the decades, this historic property has featured numerous owners and vineyard and winemaking heritage dating back to the 1840’s. This exciting new estate is owned by Florence and Daniel Cathiard of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte and several other Chateau in Bordeaux. 2020 is their first vintage release and the wines have already received rave reviews. These exceptional wines are crafted by head winemaker Justine Labbé and famed consulting winemaker Michel Rolland. The estate produces three unique expressions, each offer different personalities, the one characteristic all have in common is their superb balance. These are not heavy Napa Valley contemporary red wines, rather they have finesse and freshness, lively individualistic personalities and show extremely well with food.
