Royal Prince Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019

We've said it many times, but why not once more? Napa Valley is all about connections. At ACME, the long-standing relationships our owner Karen Williams has established bring the best wines to our doorstep so we may share them with you. And yet again, they have delivered us a knock-out wine with Royal Prince Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Trusted grower/winemaker relationships are also the foundation of Royal Prince's philosophy. Vintner David Green and Winemaker Maayan Koschitzky have a vast network of vineyards they've worked with over their combined decades in the wine industry. With the best fruit sources at their fingertips because of these relationships, David & Maayan sought to create a wine that showcases "honest winemaking" meant to be shared and enjoyed in the now.

David and Maayan have extensive experience in different facets of the wine world. Maayan boasts a winemaking résumé littered with Napa's top wines and labels from his home country of Israel. David brings to the table marketing and business acumen from stand-out brands. As a Napa Valley wine veteran, David Green knows what it takes to make it in this valley. Over the last 30 years, he has managed wineries and developed brands like Cliff Lede Vineyards, Joel Gott Wines, and Turnbull Wine Cellars. After learning all the ins and outs of the business side, David branched out on his own with David Green & Co Consulting, where he and his team continue to grow significant wine labels like Dana Estates, Ehlers Estate, and Vice Versa. Maayan and David often crossed paths during their tenures in Napa, as Maayan made wine with the greats at Screaming Eagle and Dalla Valle and with his band, La Pelle. His straightforward and expressive style shines through in his current role as Director of Winemaking for Atelier Melka, where he has worked for eight years under the tutelage of Philippe Melka.

Royal Prince's commitment to overdeliver with approachable, drinkable wines and pedigree make them stand out. This commitment is possible because David and Maayan have access to grapes from many of the iconic vineyards in Napa due to their relationships. Like a great journalist, though, Maayan and David never reveal their fruit sources. You can count on the vineyard sites to highlight the varying terroirs in Napa, from Coombsville to Rutherford up to Calistoga, the highest quality of grapes without the highest price tag.

The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfectly balanced equation that combines fruit from these sites to make a quintessential Napa Valley Cabernet for every vintage. In 2019, it was all about density, opulence, and rich texture, with the wine aging in 75% new French oak over 24 months before bottling. This wine bursts with dark fruits like black raspberry and black cherry, with subtle notes of licorice, shaved chocolate, and violets. The wine has polished tannins and a racy acidity that lasts through a persistent finish. Celebrate those unique relationships in your life by opening and sharing a bottle of this stunning Napa Valley Cabernet.