Antinori Napa Valley 'Townsend' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 750ml

Antinori Napa Valley 'Townsend' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is a prestigious estate Cabernet Sauvignon that represents the inaugural flagship wine of Antinori Napa Valley. Named after June Townsend, whose historic Atlas Peak property became part of the Antinori estate in 1998, this exceptional wine reflects the renowned Antinori family's centuries of winemaking expertise combined with the distinctive terroir of Napa Valley's Atlas Peak. The Townsend vineyard sits on a west-facing ridgeline overlooking Rector Canyon, producing Cabernet Sauvignon with remarkable structure, elegance, and complexity.

The outstanding 2015 Napa Valley vintage delivered exceptional ripeness and concentration, producing a beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, violet, cedar, graphite, and refined oak spice. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc, Townsend is crafted to emphasise precision, freshness, and fine-textured tannins rather than sheer power. The result is a sophisticated Napa Cabernet with excellent ageing potential and remarkable finesse.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep garnet with vibrant ruby highlights.

Nose:
Complex aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, cassis, violets, cedar, graphite, cocoa, vanilla, and subtle baking spices.

Palate:
Full-bodied and beautifully structured with layers of ripe black fruits, plum, black cherry, dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, and fine mineral notes. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity provide exceptional balance, elegance, and depth.

Finish:
Long, refined, and persistent with lingering cassis, cedar, graphite, fine oak spice, and polished tannins.