Canard Throwback Cabernet
The History
Situated on the Northwest corner of Dunaweal Lane and the Silverado Trail in Calistoga, the twenty-five acre property is considered a historic vineyard in Napa Valley. The estate was the original homestead of Reason P. Tucker, who gained notoriety for leading the efforts to rescue the survivors of the ill-fated Donnor Party. The residence at Canard was built in 1859 and quickly became the center of social activity in the area during the late 1800’s. Zinfandel was planted over 135 years ago and remarkably those dry farmed vines still stand, yielding a small quantity of incredibly elegant fruit, which goes into our highly coveted Estate and Estate Reserve Zinfandel. Over the years, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and, of course Cabernet Sauvignon were planted and have been meticulously cared for using painstaking but extremely effective vineyard practices. Creating wine at this level demands a great deal of discernment and sacrifice and most of it takes place in the vineyard. The result is the culmination of what man and nature can do when they work together in harmony.
The Grape
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Cabernet
Franc
Tasting Note
Cabernet Sauvignon dominant proprietary blend highlighting big
Napa Valley fruit, balanced with great restraint in a traditional “left
bank” Bordeaux style. This wine is dense and full-bodied with rich,
smooth tannins. An elegant wine with rich, smooth tannins. An elegant wine with hints of rose peddles, black currant, Asian spice and
crushed clove dominating the nose. Full bodied all the way through
the mid palate with a velvety finish of black fruits, vanilla bean and
frankincense.