Pine Ridge Traveler’s Series Cabernet Sauvignon
2022, Napa Valley, USA
About the Wine
For more than 45 years, Pine Ridge Vineyards has been crafting acclaimed wines in the heart of the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, just off the region’s renowned Silverado Trail. Our Traveler’s Series goes beyond the trail and marries our decades-long experience producing authentic Cabernet Sauvignon with our intimate knowledge of the variety’s diverse terroir, putting us in a position to explore a new expression that honors our winemaking legacy. Our Traveler’s Series is our most readily accessible Cabernet Sauvignon, with layers of juicy fruit and a soft texture, crafted in a classic Pine Ridge style. This wine blends 77% Cabernet Sauvignon with a mix of Petit Sirah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc, sourced from Solano (41%), Sonoma (36%), and Napa (23%) appellations. Aged 14 months in 40% new French and American oak, it showcases a nuanced oak treatment.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of bright fruit flavors of wild cherry, strawberry, and fig primarily fill up the glass layered with sweet vanilla and brown sugar in the background. Traveler’s has a bright entry layered with quince paste, a lush midpalate, followed by a mouthwatering firm tannin finish. Enjoy over the next 10 years.
Pairing Notes
With layers of fruit and firm tannins, this wine is a natural pairing with grilled meats and fire-roasted vegetables, and fowl cooked over an open fire.