John Anthony, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Finally, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that is not afraid to show off its varietal character of black currant!  I love the herbal, cassis aromas in this wine.  The structure is leaner than expected for a Napa Cabernet with more of that beautiful cassis, blackberry fruit lifted by vibrant acidity and burnished tannins.  It drinks very well right now, but its balance and taut structure suggest that it will continue to develop and live a long life.  John Anthony Truchard is the son of Tony and Jo Ann Truchard of Truchard Vineyards.  He and his siblings were expected to help out with the family wine project from an early age.  John started a vineyard management company in 1997 and began leasing sites to produce his own wines. His first commercial wine sales were in 2006.