The PlumpJack Collection, established by Gavin Newsom, Gordon Getty, and John Conover, chose the Stags Leap District for their third winery, which they named Odette. They acquired the vineyard from grower Dick Steltzner. The winery was designed by architect Juan Carlos Fernandez and received LEED Gold certification in 2017. The vineyard is also recognized by California Certified Organic Farmers. The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has an opaque, ruby black color and inviting, rich, ripe black cherry, blackberry aromas with hints of vanilla, and delicate wisp of orange zest. The rich, round, spicy black fruit is velvety smooth and beautifully integrated with ripe, polished tannins. This wine is ready to shine on your dinner table today, but it will continue to evolve if well cellared. Odette wines, like all PlumpJack wines, are sealed with screw caps.
Odette, Stags Leap District – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
By Rebecca Murphy