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After more than fifteen years of development, Cain Cuvée has come of age! We have created a refreshing, vibrant cabernet blend that pleases the palate with plenty of complexity to stimulate the senses.

Cuvée is the most eclectic of our three blends – not limited to a particular varietal formula. In this release, Merlot is present in the largest proportion while, collectively, the two Cabernets make up a slight majority. Finally, a dollop of Petit Verdot completes the blend. In the NV4, the 2004 vintage contributes the core, while the 2003 vintage adds additional finesse, polish, and complexity.

In building this blend, what is most important to us is the style. This supple, generous wine is built for pleasure— your pleasure at the table with a good friend or two with whom to share the bottle.

We don’t limit ourselves to any particular fruit source but explore the entire Napa Valley appellation. (Looking closely, you’ll see our Napa Valley in the background of the label.) NV4 contains fruit grown in the heart of the Napa Valley and from historic “benchland” vineyards at the foot of the mountains. These grapes provide the base of the blend and roundness to the body. Then, being Cain, we work with grapes grown in the cooler climes and poorer soils of the mountains, including wonderful grapes grown in our neighborhood on Spring Mountain and high atop Atlas Peak. These grapes contribute “backbone” to the structure and the lovely top-notes to the bouquet. The result is a Cabernet Blend that is truly unique, unlike any other from the Napa Valley: Cain Cuvée. Salud!

ABOUT CAIN VINEYARD & WINERY
Cain Vineyard & Winery overlooks St. Helena from the top of Spring Mountain in the Napa Valley. The estate vineyard is planted to the five classic Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. We make three wines: Cain Cuvée; Cain Concept, representing the classical benchlands of the Napa Valley; and our signature blend, Cain Five.

Christopher Howell, General Manager/Winemaker