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2007 Storybook Mountain "Antaeus" Napa Valley Red Blend
One 750ml bottle
Antaeus, the son of Water and Earth in Greek mythology, is the symbol of strength derived from the soil. So too this red wine, derives strength from the matching of site and grape on every part of the land. The aromatics are primarily Napa Cabernet, with all the richness that connotes; the body has Zinfandel’s sensual fruit and fullness, but the wine's finish comes through with the structured, sinewy aspect of the Bordeaux varieties. The '07 Antaeus Napa Valley Red Blend is composed of 50% Zinfandel, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 10% Merlot. The coolness of Storybook Mountain's site provides the acid balance so essential to a wine’s grace and longevity. Fermentations are non-inoculated, MLs are completed with proprietary bacteria, and the aging is done primarily in French oak. All the best claimed for terroir or a sense of place is found in "Antaeus."
Fresh scents of wild berries, both red and black
- Varietal:
- 50% Zinfandel, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
- Appellation:
- United States | California | Napa County | Napa Valley
- Delicious with:
- Flank steak, seared rare.
- Cases Produced:
- 850
- Alcohol Content:
- 14.6%
- Featured in:
- A Taste Adventure ... Napa Valley Reds 3
About Storybook Mountain Vineyards
Storybook Mountain Vineyards has established a world-wide reputation for the consistently high quality of its California wines. The Zinfandel tradition began at Storybook Mountain in the early 1880s when its red clay-loam hillsides in the Mayacamas Range were first planted to this varietal. Here, an ideal match of terroir and grape allows Zinfandel to show its true potential. Read More
