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2018 Serene Cellars Penetration Bottle Image

Serene Cellars Penetration 2018

$114.75 Reg: $135.00 / 750 ml
This is a wine that will really get you places. With a sip, the profile briefly introduces pomegranate pulp, with a smooth transition to huckleberry and figs.
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Highlights
  • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery Info
MJA VINEYARDS
After years of dedication, Marin chose to pursue his dreams in Hawaii, where he developed a fondness for both the people and the land. He discovered a knack for cultivating Kona coffee, a talent that bore fruit for over two decades. His coffee beans gained acclaim, earning titles such as America's best coffee by Forbes in 2001, the Gevalia Cup in 2002, and the Pacific Coast Coffee Association Coffee of the Year Award in 2004. In August 2007, he acquired vineyards in Napa, producing his inaugural barrel of MJA wine. Marin's crafting top-tier products translated seamlessly into accolades across prestigious competitions, Wine Enthusiast, LA Intl Wine Competition, Monterey Intl Wine Competition, Finger Lakes Wine Competition, Intl Women's Wine Competition and beyond.
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
Mja Vineyards cannot ship to the following 11 states: AK, AR, DC, DE, MD, ME, MS, RI, SD, UT, WV.
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Atlas Peak
Winemaker Notes
Won a double gold medal from the 2022 West Coast Wine Competition (East meets West), a gold medal from the 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition, a gold medal from the 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition, ‘Best of Show' from the 2022 Great American International Wine Competition, and a gold medal from the 2023 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Winemaker
Rob Lloyd
Aging
3 years
Barrel
30% new French oak
pH
3.4
ABV
14.6
Case Production
1200
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About this wine
2018 Serene Cellars Penetration Bottle Image
Tasting Notes
This is a wine that will really get you places. With a sip, the profile briefly introduces pomegranate pulp, with a smooth transition to huckleberry and figs.
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
  • blue cheese, dry aged beef or leaner cuts of beef, vegetables like turnips, spinach, portobella mushrooms, onion
Cheese Pairings
  • Blue / Flavored