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  • Idlewright 2016 Opulent Red Napa Valley, California
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2016 Opulent Red

Idlewright

Napa Valley, United States

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92 Point Gold Medal vintage from the two-time 94 Point Platinum medal-winning Idlewright winemakers.

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About This Wine

Idlewright

Opulent Red

Our traditional blend of classic Bordeaux varietals garnered 92 points at the 2020 Sunset Magazine Wine Competition, one of the few annual competitions held thus far this year. Crafted from varietals which thrive in the well-drained, gravelly soils of the Napa Valley, arguably the most prestigious new world wine-growing region. In order to best express the opulence and texture of the fruit, it spent 3 weeks on skins before being gently pressed to French oak when it matured for 18 months before bottling.
Idlewright 2016 Opulent Red Napa Valley, California

Wine Region

Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Hard Cheeses, Skirt Steak, Herbed Pork

Body 3 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 3

Tasting Notes

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We love the pomegranate and black cherry notes that precede an underlying spice. Deep fruit flavors are bolstered by vanilla, hibiscus, and rosemary in this thoughtful and thought-provoking wine.

Awards

Idlewright 2016 Opulent Red Napa Valley, California: Opulent Red

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8 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Gold Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
  • Points 92 Points, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Points 92 Points, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Idlewright 2016 Opulent Red Napa Valley, California