2018 Tin Soldier | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Red Wine | Martha McClellan | 3 x 750 ML
Made by Martha McClellan, 2018 Tin Soldier is 100% Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon vinified in the same manner as our flagship Toymaker, undergoing extended maceration and aged 28 months in all new medium+ Taransaud French oak. This blend of select barrels is a delightfully approachable Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. 2018 Tin Soldier is available in limited quantities to our mailing list members only.
Winemaker: Martha McClellan
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
AVA: Napa Valley
Barrel aging: 28 months Medium+ Taransaud French oak (100% new)
Alc.: 14.9%
Production: 48 cases
Tasting Notes:
Brilliant ruby in color, the 2018 Tin Soldier features red and blue fruits, chocolate ganache, and vanilla aromas on the nose. The palate combines deep cherry notes and bright acidity with ripe tannins, making the wine approachable upon release but able to age gracefully for years.
2018 Toymaker | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Red Wine | Martha McClellan | 3 x 750 ML
In 2018, a wet winter led into a dry and evenly warm season, resulting in gradual ripening and a relaxed, controlled harvest. Our flagship Toymaker Cabernet Sauvignon is a transparent expression of the vintage, where the keyword is balance. The 2018 Toymaker is rich and opulent, yet detailed, restrained in style, and terroir-driven, due to its fully ripe, but not overripe, style.
Winemaker: Martha McClellan
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
AVA: Napa Valley
Barrel aging: 28 months Medium+ Taransaud French oak (100% new)
Alc.: 14.9%
Production: 237 cases
Tasting Notes: An intoxicating nose of red and black cherries, kirsch, dusky plums, blackberry, and sweet French oak introduce expressive flavors of cassis, dark berries, graphite, and vanilla, balanced by refreshing acidity, all enveloped by firm yet supple tannins and an impressively lingering finish. This vintage of Toymaker displays impeccable balance, with not a single feature out of harmony or balance.
This offering includes a total of 6 bottles.