{"product_id":"dumol-cabernet-sauvignon-ballard-2019","title":"DuMOL Cabernet Sauvignon, Ballard 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuMOL Cabernet Sauvignon Ballard 2019 is a beautifully restrained take on Sonoma Cabernet, showing a more classic style before the era of ultra-ripe, heavily extracted wines took hold. Sourced from the elevated Ballard Vineyard on Spring Mountain, it delivers remarkable intensity from tiny, cool-climate berries, with elegance, precision, and serious depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Cabernet shows a deep, dark ruby profile that hints at its concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, with dark and red fruit, dried thyme, wild sage, rose petals, and cedarwood coming together in a distinctly aromatic, mountain-grown style.\n\nOn the palate, blackcurrant, dark cherry, bay leaf, anise, herbs, and a touch of grilled meat unfold with great finesse. The wine is polished and elegant rather than bulky, with fine-grained tannins and excellent balance. It has at least 10 years of aging potential, during which its complexity should continue to evolve beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Ballard Vineyard, a small clearing high on Spring Mountain at around 700 meters above sea level, where cooler conditions help keep the berries small and concentrated. DuMOL’s approach is traditional and meticulous, with the wine aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, 57% of them new, adding structure and subtle spice without overpowering the wine’s natural freshness and mountain character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Cabernet is a natural match for grilled ribeye, lamb chops, roast beef, venison, or dishes with herbs and charred elements that echo its savory notes. It is best served at around 16–18°C. Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended, especially if enjoyed young, to allow the aromatics and tannins to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuMOL is one of California’s respected producers of site-driven wines, known for crafting precise, balanced expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Andy Smith has worked in California for nearly 25 years and has become known for his elegant, detail-oriented style. DuMOL’s limited-production wines are highly regarded for their finesse and sense of place, and this Ballard bottling is a strong example of that reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DuMOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122438512882,"sku":"FW-5513","price":160.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/dumol-cabernet-sauvignon-ballard-vineyard-spring-mountain-napa-valley_2.png?v=1777476034","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/dumol-cabernet-sauvignon-ballard-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}