Von Strasser Sori Bricco Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
About the wine
Lavish Diamond Mountain District Cabernet
- Bold, complex dark fruit flavors kick off this elegant powerhouse Cabernet, leading into a rich, velvety texture complete with a touch of toasty oak spice and a luxurious finish that never seems to end.
- Your funding helped Napa icon Rudy Von Strasser craft this high-end Cabernet with grapes harvested from the famed Sori Bricco vineyard, one of the oldest hillside sites overlooking Napa Valley.
- This Cabernet is built to age gracefully for decades, and with 5 years of aging on it already, the flavors have just begun to take on a bit more complexity and depth that will continue developing even more with age.
Best before
For me, the best time to drink a bottle is when you are with your closest friends. Wine continues to change in the bottle. I think these Cabernets are at their peak in 8 to 15 years from vintage. But for others who crave the fruity intensity of Napa wines, it's better to enjoy the wine right away while it is younger.
Serving advice
Use a two-stage cork puller, or an ah-so-style (prong) cork remover if you have one. All of my Cabernets are bottled with 2" long corks to allow for better aging. However, if the screw is not far enough into the cork, then it may break upon extraction. A two-prong allows you to go all the way down, yet still have a proper angle to start the extraction.
Food match
Honestly anything. I am not a huge meat-eater, and find this wine goes great with fish, roasted vegetables, Italian dishes and even on its own. Always choose the wine you want to drink regardless of the menu.
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Rudy von Strasser
Rudy von Strasser is a Napa legend — he played a huge part in founding the Diamond Mountain District, famous for its Cabernet. By rallying everyone in the region, he put the AVA (American Viticultural Area) on the map in 1999!
Rudy met Naked through Alex Farber — he was looking to expand his portfolio with some beautiful Petite Sirah, but didn’t have enough room in his winery.
Angel funding helped make that Petite Sirah possible. When he brought us his other wines, we knew we’d hit the jackpot! Rudy’s now able to share his wide range of Diamond Mountain District wines with Angels across the country.
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