Beautifully perfumed, showing a range of black cherry, grilled herbs, thyme, licorice, dark chocolate and violet aromas. Silky, concentrated and delicious in the mouth were flavors of dark fruits, spice and herbs play out over a long, textured core. Great balance, energy and length. Finishes with flavors of mocha and dark berries layered over fine-grained tannin. A classic Moulds Family Vineyard Cabernet.
Steve and Betsy Moulds planted the 11-acre Moulds Family Vineyard in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District in 2000. Committed to excellence in farming and a strong relationship with Dakota Shy, Betsy ensures that their Cabernet fruit allows us to craft a standout wine every vintage.
Winemaker Tom Garrett sources from 5 distinct blocks on Moulds property and has made a vineyard-designated Dakota Shy Moulds Family Vineyard bottling every year since 2012. The flavor range, texture and power make the Moulds Family Vineyard Cabernet a perennial favorite of ours and of our Dakota Shy family.
Appellation | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley |
Blend | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Barrel Aging | 18 months, 70% New French Oak |
Clones | 338, 169 and 685 |
Rootstocks | 101-14, 110R and 1616C |
Soils | Fractured marine sedimentary and alluvial soils |
Vineyard Manager | Roberto Juarez, Steve and Betsy Moulds |
Winemaker | Tom Garrett |
Production | 450 cases, 18 barrels |