Wine Profile

2000 CABERNET SAUVIGNON,
NAPA VALLEY

The Vintage:

“The first harvest of the new century began with an ideal growing season. A cool, even weather pattern throughout the spring and summer allowed for slow, steady ripening which produced exceptional quality grapes with substantial yields. Mother Nature was cooperative this season, working hand-in-hand with the growers for an ideal vintage.”—Gary Galleron, Winemaker

The Vineyard:

This new Cabernet by Gary Galleron is a blend of two of the finest Cabernet vineyards in the Napa Valley: the Morisoli Vineyard and the Taplin Vineyard. The Morisoli Vineyard lies in the heart of the Rutherford Appellation, home to the world’s most celebrated Cabernets. Farmed by fourth generation grower, Gary Morisoli, this vineyard contains the elusive component of “Rutherford dust” that defines the distinct Cabernets from this region.

The Taplin Vineyard, part of the historic Lewelling estate, was established in 1864 near the western foothills in St. Helena, by pioneer winegrower and horticulturist John Lewelling. During the 1870s and 1880s, the vineyards in this area earned a reputation for producing some of the finest wines in the United States.

The Morisoli and Taplin vineyards are two of the oldest continuously owned family vineyards in the Napa Valley.

The Wine:

This premier Cabernet is a winning blend of 25% Morisoli fruit and 75% Taplin fruit. Full-bodied and replete with vibrant aromas of rich, ripe fruit spiced with black pepper and smoky oak. Smooth, polished tannins beautifully frame complex layers of dark, rich valley floor fruit. Luscious waves of blackberry, cherry, berry, cassis, cedar wood and vanilla oak wash over the palate, and ultimately peak in a long, seductive finish. This outstanding Cabernet is exceptionally engaging now, but will continue to gain depth and complexity over time.

What The Critics Say...

GALLERON Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
GOLD MEDAL
Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition

92 Rating - GALLERON 2000 NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
“Smells and tastes classy, with that powerful cassis and new oak combo that’s hard to resist. Has ripe flavors of currants, minty chocolate and vanilla, just delicious, wrapped in a supersoft texture of sweet tannins.” Steve Heimoff, WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE