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En Garde Winery
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Touché 2018

$195.00 / 750 ml
This extraordinary Cab is a sensation. It combines tannic power with ripe blackcurrant and cassis fruit to create a joyous mouthfeel. The fruit is absolutely delicious, all blackcurrants, blackberry jam and licorice. The oak—100% new—is spectacular, providing the smoke, vanilla and wood tannins that a great young Cabernet needs.
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Highlights
  • Varietal percentages: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
  • Vineyard(s): Sori Bricco, Hendricson and Random Ridge
  • Farming: Sustainable
Winery Info
EN GARDE WINERY
En Garde founder and winemaker Csaba Szakál's profound passion for winemaking traces back to his childhood, spent on his family's vineyards in Hungary. It was there, amidst the vines, that he developed an intimate understanding of the delicate balance required to cultivate exceptional wine. Szakál firmly believes that great wine is the result of a collaborative effort, where skilled growers and meticulous vineyard practices come together in harmony. Partnering with esteemed growers across Napa and Sonoma, he crafts wines that express the distinctive terroir of each site with remarkable precision. Through his hands-on approach, Szakál consistently produces wines of unparalleled quality, capturing the essence of each vintage and varietal, even in the most challenging years.
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
En Garde Winery cannot ship to the following 5 states: AR, DE, MS, RI, UT.
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Napa Valley: Diamond Mountain, Mount Veeder, Atlas Peak
Winemaker
Csaba Szakal
Fermentation
Whole berry small lot fermentation for 3-4 weeks
Aging
27 months
Barrel
100% new Darnajou French oak
Harvest Date
10/19/18
pH
3.81
Titratable Acidity (TA)
5.99 g/L
ABV
14.8
Bottled
01/2020
Case Production
49
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About this wine
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Tasting Notes
This extraordinary Cab is a sensation. It combines tannic power with ripe blackcurrant and cassis fruit to create a joyous mouthfeel. The fruit is absolutely delicious, all blackcurrants, blackberry jam and licorice. The oak—100% new—is spectacular, providing the smoke, vanilla and wood tannins that a great young Cabernet needs.
Body (Light - Full)
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (+)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Serving Instructions
  • Open & Decant 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Room Temperature.
Glassware
  • Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.
Food Pairings
  • aged cheddar, bone-in or well marbled cuts of beef like a ribeye, charred or roasted vegetables
Cheese Pairings
  • Semi-Firm / Firm / Polished
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