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Stack House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Category	Red Wine
Varietals	Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot Cabernet Franc
Region	California, Napa Valley
Brand	Stack House
Alcohol/vol	14.8%

This husband and wife team, Anna and Mario Monticelli, boasts quite a pedigree in terms of winemaking experience across the globe. Between the two, they have worked at or made wine at Bryant Family Vineyard, Chateau Cheval-Blanc, Seavey, Villa Antinori, Trinchero and more. Anna Monticelli's journey began at the University of California Davis, where she earned a degree in Viticulture and Enology. She spent her fourth year studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. After completing her degree in California, she returned to France to work the 2000 vintage at Château Cheval-Blanc. Anna then moved to the Napa Valley and spent two years as the assistant winemaker at Seavey Vineyard before working for five years as the assistant winemaker at Bryant Family Vineyard. In 2007, she became the winemaker at Piña Napa Valley, where she crafts single-vineyard designate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines and where she makes the Ilaria and Sergio wines.

Anna's husband, Mario, was born into a family whose roots as winemakers span four generations. His father emigrated from Italy to California where he has worked for over 40 years making wine for Gallo. Mario earned degrees in both Viticulture and Enology and Italian at the University of California Davis. He honed his craft working a harvest in Tuscany at Villa Antinori, then spent four years working as the assistant winemaker for consultant Philippe Melka for numerous Napa Valley producers. He spent three years as the winemaker for Q

The two believe life should be enjoyed on a daily basis, taking a seat around the table where good food and fine wine are elevated by great company and lively conversation. It all stacks up to a life fulfilled and that’s the philosophy that drives Stack House.

Wine Advocate

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The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley comes mainly from declassified mountain fruit. It is made up of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, aged 20 months in 85% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it features bombastic notes of black cherries, crème de cassis and warm plums with touches of cedar chest, pencil lead, menthol and forest floor. Full-bodied, firm and grainy, it has bold freshness and tons of black fruit layers, finishing on a spicy note. 5,000 cases made.

Jeb Dunnuck

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Made by the talented Anna Monticelli and a no brainer purchase for those looking for a great Napa Valley Cabernet that doesn't break the bank, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon offers up textbook cassis and darker berry fruits as well as notes of lead pencil, peppery herbs, and spice. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 5% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, aged 32 months in 50% new oak, drink this round, supple, seamless 2018 over the coming 4-5 years.

March 10, 2022

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Stack House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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