Cathiard Vineyard - Hora Red Wine NAPA2021
RED WINE
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Producer
Cathiard Vineyard
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Blend
60% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Malbec
30% Merlot
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Country
USA
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Region
California
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Appellation
Napa Valley
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UPC
796554892085
Reviews
Decanter 97
Cathiard Vineyard's 2021 Hora Red from Napa Valley blends 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 10% Malbec, sourced primarily from benchland blocks and aged in oak for 14 months. A combination of gentle extraction, whole berry ferment, and the addition of Malbec provides lifted aromatics on a stunning, compact, and precise wine that exudes pure blackberry and black currant fruit aromas laced with cedarwood spices. Fine tannins and pronounced mid-palate depth create a wonderfully seamless mouthfeel, leading with saline-tinged blackberry fruits, cassis, and red currants. It's a very polished red with a richness that is evident but not overstated.
by JC, Decanter , 2024
James Suckling 94
Lovely aromas of spices with some mahogany, red currants and perfume. It's medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a bright and clean finish. No need to wait on this. A blend of 55% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot and 10% malbec.
by JS, James Suckling , 2024
Wine Spectator 93
A handsomely built red, with a tense core wrapped in richly layered currant, mocha espresso and toasty spice flavors that gather richness toward medium-grained tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
by TF, Wine Spectator , 2024
Technical Details
Description
In Greek mythology, Ôra or Hora is a group of goddesses representing the change of seasons. The autumn goddess displayed on the label is one of four sculptures found at Cathiard Vineyard, where Hora is produced by the estate’s dedicated team. Bearing the fruit of autumn’s harvest, Hora embodies the elegance and harmony of our vineyard which spreads through St. Helena and Rutherford. This wine is focused more on fruit and a features a gentle and supple textural profile. Bright and intense red and purple fruits dominate the nose with sweet and spiced tones which follow onto the palate. A balanced, fresh and lickerish wine with focused acidity, round tannins and generous mouthfeel, allowing this wine to be enjoyed right now. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot & 10% Malbec, aged for 12 months in French oak (40% new).
Estate
Cathiard Vineyard is perched slightly above the valley floor on the lower slopes of the Mayacamas mountains with vineyards straddling both the Rutherford and St. Helena appellations. Over the decades, this historic property has featured numerous owners and vineyard and winemaking heritage dating back to the 1840’s. This exciting new estate is owned by Florence and Daniel Cathiard of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte and several other Chateau in Bordeaux. 2020 is their first vintage release and the wines have already received rave reviews. These exceptional wines are crafted by head winemaker Justine Labbé and famed consulting winemaker Michel Rolland. The estate produces three unique expressions, each offer different personalities, the one characteristic all have in common is their superb balance. These are not heavy Napa Valley contemporary red wines, rather they have finesse and freshness, lively individualistic personalities and show extremely well with food.
