Alcohol: 14.5 %
Grape(s): 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
Location: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Tasting Notes: Cassis, dark currants and dark chocolate on the nose, with an iron-like mineral note. Full-bodied and structured, with ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum, firm tannins and a long finish.
Notes: Grown on the volcanic soils of Howell Mountain at high elevation, which keep the berries small and the tannins firm. Aged in French oak.
Food Pairing: Grilled steak, braised short ribs, venison, lamb and aged cheddar.
Winery Story: Thread Feathers is a Napa Valley label from Flight Wine Company, focused on Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, a high-elevation volcanic-soil appellation known for firm, structured, long-lived wines.
