Dancing Bear Ranch 2020 – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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America / Napa Valley

Dancing Bear Ranch is an extraordinary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Dancing Bear Ranch Estate Vineyard on Howell Mountain. Divided into 24 separate blocks based on varietal type, sun exposure, soil profile, and clonal selection, the vineyard is planted in dry, rocky, volcanic soils between 1,400 and 1,900 feet of elevation and enjoys a near 360-degree exposure, offering a diverse range of growing conditions. The well-drained soils and position high above the fog line routinely stresses the vines, yielding small crops of intensely flavorful grapes. Fermentation and maceration are carefully managed to monitor tannin levels and limit over-extraction of the small berries with intense mountain character. Free-run component wines are aged in French oak barrels and subsequently blended, for a total of 22 months in 59% new French oak prior to bottling

Harvest Note

The 2020 vintage began with a dry, mild winter that set up Dancing Bear Ranch for an early harvest. Consistently high summer temperatures coupled with drought conditions led to a naturally small and high-quality harvest of deeply colored and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon ideal for cellaring.

Tasting Note

Powerful mountain character. cascades from the glass with aromas of black currant, dried cherry, and raspberry jam. Scents of dark chocolate, coffee, dried rosemary, and hints of fig emerge over time. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with concentrated ripe cherry, cranberry, and blackberry flavors plus hints of mocha, leather, turned earth, baking spices, and rocky minerality. The tannins are firm yet opulent, driving the wine’s long, powerful fruit finish.

Technical Data

GRAPES: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot

APPELLATION: Napa Valley

PH: 3.72

ACIDITY: 0.62 g/100ml

ABV: 14.8%

AGING: Aged 22 months in 59% new French oak

Unique Selling Points

Estate grown single-vineyard blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Renowned Howell Mountain location with elevations of 1,400 to 1,900 feet
Matured 22 months in French oak barrels, 59% new

“Our emphasis on fruit quality captures the expression of blackberry and boysenberry in the wine.”

Niki Williams, Winemaker

About the Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc usually shows tart red cherry and wild currant aromas and flavors with an herbal, spicy character. In the Loire, esp. Chinon and Saumur-Champigny, this grape shows firm minerality.

Merlot

Merlot makes plump, succulent wines to drink young or opulently massive wines for aging. Has silky, blackberry and currant fruit, with spice, earth, tobacco and chocolate notes, and soft tannins.