Steady State Cabernet Sauvignon

Grounded Wine Co.

This is Grounded's tête de cuvée with 2021's bottling transforming from a four region Cab driven blend into a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon entirely from their Oak Knoll District vineyard, the valley area of Napa nearest to the cooling influences of the Bay. 2021 was one of the driest vintages on record, yet rainfall in late winter and early spring helped build good soil moistrure. Budbreak was mercifully late, saving this prized vineyard from frost damage, and the consistently warm and dry summer weather led to modest canopies and and very modest yields—a detriment economically but a blessing for quality. The cluster sizes and berry weights were quite small, translating into deeply concentrated flavour when the fruit was hand-harvested in the early morning hours of September 30th. Stunningly red garnet in color with its signature violet edge, the 2021 Steady State Cabernet Sauvignon is immediately alluring. Fresh, vibrant cassis, raspberry, and black licorice are highlighted by completely integrated oak. A silky texture and inviting tension carry these flavours through the very long, complex finish. While this wine can be enjoyed now, it is built to age in the bottle for 15-20 years.

Country:  United States

Region:  Oak Knoll District AVA, Napa Valley, California

Appellation:  Oak Knoll District AVA

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  244m

Soils:  Volcanically derived soils with gravel-like consistency.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Fermentation:  After gentle de-stemming and sorting, the must was transferred to stainless steel and fermented with selected French yeast with 20 days of maceration.

Ageing:  Aged in French oak barriques (50% new).

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Sustainable. Hand Harvested. Grapes sorted first in the vineyard at harvest and again at the cellar upon arrival. Harvested September 30th.

ABV:  14.5%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  896128

About the Producer

Josh Phelps


Napa Valley, California, USA

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Steady State Cabernet Sauvignon
Grounded Wine Co.

Country:  United States

Region:  Oak Knoll District AVA, Napa Valley, California

Appellation:  Oak Knoll District AVA

This is Grounded's tête de cuvée with 2021's bottling transforming from a four region Cab driven blend into a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon entirely from their Oak Knoll District vineyard, the valley area of Napa nearest to the cooling influences of the Bay. 2021 was one of the driest vintages on record, yet rainfall in late winter and early spring helped build good soil moistrure. Budbreak was mercifully late, saving this prized vineyard from frost damage, and the consistently warm and dry summer weather led to modest canopies and and very modest yields—a detriment economically but a blessing for quality. The cluster sizes and berry weights were quite small, translating into deeply concentrated flavour when the fruit was hand-harvested in the early morning hours of September 30th. Stunningly red garnet in color with its signature violet edge, the 2021 Steady State Cabernet Sauvignon is immediately alluring. Fresh, vibrant cassis, raspberry, and black licorice are highlighted by completely integrated oak. A silky texture and inviting tension carry these flavours through the very long, complex finish. While this wine can be enjoyed now, it is built to age in the bottle for 15-20 years.

TECHNICAL INFO

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  244m

Soils:  Volcanically derived soils with gravel-like consistency.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Fermentation:  After gentle de-stemming and sorting, the must was transferred to stainless steel and fermented with selected French yeast with 20 days of maceration.

Ageing:  Aged in French oak barriques (50% new).

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Sustainable. Hand Harvested. Grapes sorted first in the vineyard at harvest and again at the cellar upon arrival. Harvested September 30th.

ABV:  14.5%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  896128

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

Steady State Cabernet Sauvignon
Grounded Wine Co.
This is Grounded's tête de cuvée with 2021's bottling transforming from a four region Cab driven blend into a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon entirely from their Oak Knoll District vineyard, the valley area of Napa nearest to the cooling influences of the Bay. 2021 was one of the driest vintages on record, yet rainfall in late winter and early spring helped build good soil moistrure. Budbreak was mercifully late, saving this prized vineyard from frost damage, and the consistently warm and dry summer weather led to modest canopies and and very modest yields—a detriment economically but a blessing for quality. The cluster sizes and berry weights were quite small, translating into deeply concentrated flavour when the fruit was hand-harvested in the early morning hours of September 30th. Stunningly red garnet in color with its signature violet edge, the 2021 Steady State Cabernet Sauvignon is immediately alluring. Fresh, vibrant cassis, raspberry, and black licorice are highlighted by completely integrated oak. A silky texture and inviting tension carry these flavours through the very long, complex finish. While this wine can be enjoyed now, it is built to age in the bottle for 15-20 years.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  United States

Region:  Oak Knoll District AVA, Napa Valley, California

Appellation:  Oak Knoll District AVA

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  244m

Soils:  Volcanically derived soils with gravel-like consistency.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Fermentation:  After gentle de-stemming and sorting, the must was transferred to stainless steel and fermented with selected French yeast with 20 days of maceration.

Ageing:  Aged in French oak barriques (50% new).

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Sustainable. Hand Harvested. Grapes sorted first in the vineyard at harvest and again at the cellar upon arrival. Harvested September 30th.

ABV:  14.5%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  896128

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