Oakcross is the original name of the property purchased by Dennis and Judy Groth in 1981. Each vintage, the blend for this wine is guided by the conditions of the growing season and the winemakers' intuition. For 2020, the Cabernet Sauvignon came from the Reserve blocks of Groth's Oakville Estate. The Merlot is from their Hillview Estate Vineyard, with additional Merlot and Petit Verdot sourced from distinguished grower partners. After a pre-veraison cluster thinning followed, two post-veraison cluster-thinning passes, night harvesting, and hand sorting at the winery, the wine is aged in barrels for 21 months.
The 2020 Oakcross Red possesses tremendous depth and complexity that is revealed with time in the glass. On the nose, a surge of ripe blackberry, black plum and cherry cola gives way to intriguing earthy/savory undertones: forest floor, cedar, Earl Grey tea, and wet clay. The rich palate is lifted and energetic, with a drive of juicy black raspberry, blackberry, and red currant beautifully framed by fine-grained tannins. Black fruits echo through the finish with hints of warm baking spice and chalkboard minerality.
The 2020 Oakcross Red possesses tremendous depth and complexity that is revealed with time in the glass. On the nose, a surge of ripe blackberry, black plum and cherry cola gives way to intriguing earthy/savory undertones: forest floor, cedar, Earl Grey tea, and wet clay. The rich palate is lifted and energetic, with a drive of juicy black raspberry, blackberry, and red currant beautifully framed by fine-grained tannins. Black fruits echo through the finish with hints of warm baking spice and chalkboard minerality.
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