2021 Gubel Clone 6 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

$85.00

Introducing our inaugural vintage of Gubel Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Wine, a wonderful expression of its Calistoga origins. With its deep ruby hue and velvety texture, the aromatics show off ripe blackberry and plum, with underlying of fresh earth, tobacco, and graphite. The palate exhibits wonderful focus from entry to finish but maintains a broad and expansive mouthfeel. Expect this wine to show beautifully and lively in its youth and mature nicely with cellar aging.

Technical

Harvest Date: Sept 23, 2021
Fermentation: 16 Days
Aging: 20 Months
Barrel Aging: 50% New French Oak Barrels, 50 % Neutral French Oak Barrels
Wine Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 161 cases
pH: 3.8
TA: 5.7
Alcohol: 14.48
Bottling Date: May 18, 2023

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Heritage & History

Believed to be one of the oldest field selections of Cabernet Sauvignon in California.

Brought from concierge blocks in Bordeaux, possibly pre-phylloxera in origin.

Long overlooked due to low yields, it has gained cult-like status among producers who value quality over quantity.

Viticultural Characteristics

Extremely low yielding—often 1–2 tons per acre or less.

Small berries and tight clusters, which contribute to high skin-to-juice ratio.

Longer ripening cycle: Often harvested later than other clones.

Can be challenging to grow, but responds well to well-drained soils and precise farming.

Wine Style & Sensory Profile

Deep color and powerful structure.

Flavors lean toward blackcurrant, graphite, dark cherry, cedar, and tobacco.

Shows great ageability due to firm tannin backbone and natural acidity.

Offers textural richness, with concentration and complexity.