Poe Wines Ultraviolet Cabernet Sauvignon California 750ml.

2018 marks the tenth vintage of Ultraviolet Cabernet Sauvignon, by winemaker Samantha Sheehan of POE and Mommenpop. Samantha's Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays have always been inspired by those grown in cool climates, thus her California Cabernet project deserves a fitting title. Ultraviolet is an homage to the California climate where Sam grew up, and a pure expression of fruit ripened under the California sun. WINEMAKING Vintage: 2018 Varieties: 95% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc Aging: 10 months {10% new French oak, 90% neutral French oak) TASTING NOTES Ripe notes of blueberry compote, plums, fresh violet petals and currant, a round mouthfeel with hints of blackberry bramble, black pepper and Bordeaux-like earthiness, with bright acidity and velvety, persistent tannin. Samantha Sheehan founded POE in 2009 after being inspired by the wines she tasted in Burgundy and Champagne. The goal is not to replicate Burgundy, but rather create alluring, vineyard specific, age-worthy wines revealing the beautiful terroir of California. There is minimal intervention, judicious use of sulfur, and never any additives. POE produces traditional Champagne method sparkling wines, rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a nouveau from Pinot Noir. Each wine is made in very limited quantities, and sold directly from the winery and to high-end restaurants around the country. In the spring of 2017, POE teamed up with Farella Vineyard and Forlorn Hope to open a collective tasting room in the heart of downtown Napa. Guests can enjoy glasses, bottles and flights of their favorite POE wines, as well as explore other dynamic selections from both Farella and Forlorn Hope.