Dancing Hare Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Full-bodied red wine · Dancing Hare Vineyard
Vintage: Recent release
Type
Full-bodied red wine
Producer
Dancing Hare Vineyard
Country
United States
Vintage
Recent release
Region & Appellation
Napa Valley, St. Helena AVA
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Color & Appearance
Deep, opaque ruby-purple core with a narrow lighter rim, showing moderate to high viscosity with slow, clinging legs.
Aroma Profile
Intense aromas of black currant, black cherry, and blackberry, complemented by secondary notes of vanilla, toasted cedar, and subtle undertones of graphite and sweet tobacco.
Tasting Notes
A powerful yet elegant presentation featuring a rich entry of dark fruits, expanding on the mid-palate with structured complexity, velvety texture, and a long, lingering finish marked by spice and cocoa.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by blackberry and ripe cassis, layered with savory notes of crushed rock, herbal sage, espresso bean, and well-integrated oak spices.
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a luxurious, velvety mouthfeel, supported by fine-grained, polished tannins and a lush, concentrated texture.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium-high acidity providing a refreshing structural frame, paired with firm, ripe, and well-managed tannins that offer both accessibility and longevity.
Sweetness Level
Dry
Alcohol Content
14.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Aged extensively in French oak barrels, predominantly new, imparting complex notes of vanilla, toast, and subtle baking spices.
Food Pairings
Ideal with prime ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, venison, or aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 60-65F in a large Bordeaux glass; decant for 1 to 2 hours before drinking.
Price Range
100-200 USD
Quality Assessment
Super-premium icon tier, consistently receiving high marks from major wine critics for its depth, balance, and expression of Napa terroir.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, meticulous sorting, temperature-controlled fermentation, extended maceration, and aging in French oak barrels.
Terroir
Well-drained alluvial and volcanic soils of St. Helena, benefiting from warm daytime temperatures and cool evening breezes from the San Francisco Bay.
History & Heritage
Established as a boutique producer in the heart of Napa Valley, focusing on low-yield, estate-grown Bordeaux varieties.
Interesting Facts
The distinctive bottle features elegant gold lettering and an embossed illustration of two hares dancing, highlighting the estate's whimsical connection to local wildlife.
Cellaring Potential
Excellent cellaring potential, built to age gracefully over 10 to 15 years, reaching peak maturity around 8-12 years from vintage.
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Abreu, Araujo Estate, Spottswoode, and Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon