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High Roller

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

High Roller is JAQK's flagship wine. This delicately crafted Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Napa Valley grapes, harvested by hand to allow our winemaker maximum control during the crushing and fermentation processes. The wine is aged in small French oak barrels for 2 years, then fined with egg whites for finesse and elegance in the tradition of Bordeaux-style Cabernets. It takes considerably more effort to go this route here in the U.S., but the result is a more complex, more flavorful, more balanced wine. And one that ages extremely well. A wine of this caliber is something that the connoisseur will want to have well represented in his wine cellar. And to help ensure a long life, we've paid particular attention to the bottle that will be its home. We chose the king of vessels, the mighty Imperiale, and had one custom made for us in Milan, Italy.

  • 750 ML $74.00 Qty

The entry is very round and concentrated with a smooth intensity. The middle palate is full and seamless. Black cherry and cassis flavors come through first showing nice clarity. The evolution continues for several seconds and a long residence time is fully rewarding. The tannins are abundant yet fine-grained, strong yet supple and supported by full fruit flavors. This is an elegant yet powerful wine showing great balance and aging potential.

Black Cherry, blueberry, cassis, lavender, toasty French oak.

Two vineyards in the southerly-most districts of Napa Valley were sourced for the 2009 High Roller: Oak Knoll and Coombsville. Both of the vineyards are situated on bench lands, which have well-drained loamy soils. The long hang-times in 2009 translated to highly colored wines, with a significant quantity of rich tannins and ample acidity to pair with a wide culinary spectrum.

Hand-harvested / Small-lot fermentations / 4-day cold soak / Traditional techniques using modern tools / Attentive extraction / Minimal manipulation / Maceration times ranging from 14-17 days.

603 six-pack cases

Distinctively rich and elegant, this wine pairs beautifully with the simplicity of filet mignon, or with more intensely flavored dishes, such as porcini rubbed bone-in rib eye, bordelaise sauce, steak frites, grilled tomatoes with oregano, potatoes gratin dauphinoise, and by itself to the very end the night!

Best cheeses: Danish Blue, Grafton Village Cheddar, Pecorino