By Raymond
District Collection Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

In the Vineyard
The grapes for this 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested from two blocks within a single vineyard on State Lane in the warmer northern reaches of east Yountville.

About the Vintage
Heavy spring rains enriched the soils and delayed bud break by a few weeks. A heat spike in June, followed by warm weather, brought even veraison throughout the vineyards. A cooling trend and a touch of rain in mid-September created ideal conditions for the 2019 harvest, considered a near-perfect vintage.

Conversations with the Winemaker
The grapes were harvested on October 5 and fermented on skins for 49 days with extended maceration. After fermentation, the wine was gently pressed, racked, and aged for 19 months in 22% new Demptos French oak barrels. Tightly-grained French oak barrels from forests in the center of France impart their oak on wines slowly for a consistent, well-rounded aging process, yielding subtle oak influences to the Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Wine Profile
Fragrant aromas of Morello cherries, black raspberries, cassis, and bay leaf waft from the glass. Concentrated fruit flavors are layered with notes of jammy black cherry, cocoa powder, and earthy characteristics. This full-bodied wine is framed by firm, fine-grained tannins with a lively backbone and long finish.

Technical Notes
Appellation: Yountville, Napa Valley
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 15.00%
pH: 3.83
TA: 6.00 g/L
Aging: 19 months in 22% new French oak
[Information provided by Boisset Collection]

Raymond 2019 District Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville)
From: Yountville, Napa, California, US
Rating: 94
Winery: Raymond
Region: Napa
Alcohol: 15.00%
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Type: Red
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Issue Date: 12/31/2022
This is a sleek, concentrated and quietly powerful wine. Subtle, complex fruit, spice and savory components meld beautifully from the first sniff to the flavors and the lingering finish. Black cherries, black olives, a sprig of rosemary and a dash of dark chocolate are a winning recipe. Best from 2025-2035.
Reviewed By: Jim Gordon

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville
Producer: Raymond Vineyards
Place of Origin: United States, Yountville, Napa
Color: Red
Grape/Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: 94
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2034
From: The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive (Jan 2022)
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville is one of the most distinguished wines in this range from Raymond. It offers up tons of dimension and breadth. Savory herbs, leather, tobacco and menthol add gorgeous layers of nuance to this deep, flavorful Cabernet.
By: Antonio Galloni on October 2021

2019 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Yountville
Rating: 93
Producer: Raymond
Wine Region: USA, California, North Coast, Napa Valley, Yountville
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Color / Type / Sweetness: Red / Table / Dry
Reviewed By: Joe Czerwinski
Drink Date: 2022 - 2035
From a cobble-laden site off State Lane, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Yountville is a bit herbal but also boasts ample cherry and raspberry fruit. Full-bodied and silky, it finishes long and smooth.
Published: Mar 31, 2023

2019 Raymond Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Yountville
Producer: Raymond Vineyards
Location: USA, California, North Coast, Napa Valley, Yountville
Color: Red
Rating: 93
Tasting Date: 3/10/2022
Maturity: 2025 - 2037
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Source: Napa Valley’s 2019s: Part 2
Cooler climate-like notes currants, green herbs, tobacco, and chocolate emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Yountville, a medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced, structured Cabernet. The tannins are more obvious here, so give it 3-4 years in the cellar.

Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville District Collection 2019
Score: 92
Wine Type and Color: Red Still
Reviewed By: James Molesworth
Drinkability: Drink now through 2035
Primary Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Issue: November 15, 2022
Region: California / Napa / Yountville
Solidly built, with a core of lightly steeped red and black currant fruit laced with apple wood, anise, sweet bay leaf and sassafras. Good juicy energy is deeply inlaid through the finish. Best from 2023 through 2035.

Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Yountville District Collection 2019
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Country: United States
Region: California
Vintage: 2019
Score: 92
Aromas of baked cherry, paprika and tarragon. Full-bodied with lovely, savory complexity. Creamy tannins. Ground spice and roasted herbs blend on the palate. Succulent fruit. Nicely composed. Drink or hold.