{"product_id":"post-parade-stretch-drive-cabernet-2018","title":"Post Parade Stretch Drive Cabernet 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003ePost Parade Stretch Drive Cabernet 2018 is a striking Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by one of California’s most respected winemakers, Thomas Rivers Brown. It combines power and precision in a style that highlights ripe fruit, polished oak, and a clear sense of place. For fans of serious Napa Cab, this is a wine that delivers immediate appeal now, while still promising a long and graceful evolution in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows the deep, inky color you would expect from a top Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose opens with layers of blackcurrant, dark plum, dark chocolate, nutmeg, cedar, and violets, giving it a rich and inviting aromatic profile.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is bold and concentrated, with cassis, dark berries, tobacco, cocoa, and clove wrapped around a structured core. Despite its intensity, it remains refined and elegant, with balance and freshness that keep the finish long and composed. This is a wine that is already delicious, but it also has the depth and structure to age beautifully over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from leading vineyards across Napa Valley, a region known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe fruit, firm structure, and unmistakable character. After pressing and fermentation, the wine matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, 78% of which were new, adding depth, spice, and texture without overpowering the fruit. Thomas Rivers Brown’s approach favors earlier harvesting and a more restrained use of new oak, allowing the vineyard character and varietal purity to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Cabernet Sauvignon is a natural match for grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, or hearty mushroom dishes. It also works beautifully with aged cheeses or a classic Sunday roast. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the wine to fully open and soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePost Parade is part of the portfolio of Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the most sought-after winemakers and consultants in California. Originally from South Carolina, he built his reputation in Napa and Sonoma through an exceptional ability to craft expressive, terroir-driven wines, especially from Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. He is widely recognized for his work with some of the region’s leading producers and for a winemaking philosophy that balances intensity with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Post Parade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122469806322,"sku":"FW-7670","price":80.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/nv_1_6.png?v=1777476187","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/post-parade-stretch-drive-cabernet-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}