1996 Araujo Eisele Cabernet Magnum - 1500ml

1996 Araujo Eisele Cabernet Magnum - 1500ml

$480.00
1996 Araujo Eisele Cabernet Magnum - 94 Pts!

During their twenty-three years of stewardship of the Eisele Vineyard, the Araujos were committed to maintaining links with Napa Valley’s rural history while building on the Eisele’s accomplishments. Taking an exceptional piece of land for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, the Araujos created an authentic winegrowing estate. They replanted the vines, introduced organic farming and became among the first Napa Valley vintners to embrace the principles of biodynamic farming. They re-designed the estate grounds and safeguarded a diverse eco-system to ensure the health of the land.

The Araujos also constructed the first winery on the property, including temperature-controlled caves, tastefully

integrating the architecture with the natural and historic landscape. And they produced outstanding wines, exquisite Cabernet Sauvignons that secured a world-class reputation for the Eisele Vineyard and created a touchstone for Napa Valley.

In 1990 the Araujos also identified a small number of Syrah vines within a Cabernet block dating from 1978 grafts, and from these vines they developed a dedicated Syrah program. Additionally, they brought Sauvignon Blanc to an east-facing slope of the Eisele Vineyard. The Araujo’s contribution to this property – its beauty and vitality, its wines and its stature – cannot be overstated. Their work will speak through this place as long as vines are in the ground.

When we arrived at Araujo Estate in 2013, forty vintages had already carried the Eisele Vineyard designation. We admire and respect these wines immensely. Their exceptional balance, elegance and restraint spoke to us, and we found the expression of terroir to be pure, honest and unmistakable. We were captivated and humbled, knowing that giving voice to this place would be both a privilege and a challenge.

As we continue to write the history of Eisele Vineyard, we build on the spirit of stewardship that defines its past. Our journey here is an exploration, a quest to understand this vineyard more deeply — its geologic construct, the variations in terroir, and the nature of its ancient soils. Changes, when considered, are only in service to letting the terroir speak more clearly. To this work, our experienced team brings creativity, curiosity, and an unflagging passion for excellence.

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 1996
Rating 94 RP
Bottle Size 1500 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Araujo Estate
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Rating 94 RP - The saturated purple-colored 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard offers an attractive nose of black fruits intermixed with toast minerals subtle tar and wood smoke. Full-bodied with impressive purity a multi-layered mid-palate and finish it is an expressive pure powerful and large-boned wine RP
Wine Spectator
Burghound
Varietal Cabernet
Vintage 1996
Rating 94 RP
Barrels
French Oak 
Style
Bordeaux Blend
Owners
Bart & Daphne Araujo
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Araujo Eisele Vineyards
Winemaker
Helene Mingot
Production
2305 cases (approx)
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 1996
    Rating 94 RP
    Bottle Size 1500 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country USA
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Araujo Estate
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 1996
    Rating 94 RP
    Barrels
    French Oak
    Style
    Bordeaux Blend
    Owners
    Bart & Daphne Araujo
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Araujo Estate
    Winemaker
    Helene Mingot
    Production
    2305 cases (approx)
    Robert Parker Rating 94 RP - The saturated purple-colored 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard offers an attractive nose of black fruits intermixed with toast minerals subtle tar and wood smoke. Full-bodied with impressive purity a multi-layered mid-palate and finish it is an expressive pure powerful and large-boned wine RP
    Antonio Galloni Rating
    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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