Robert Keenan Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
4.6
HK$950
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character The 2018 Spring Mountain District Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Robert Keenan Winery is a striking example of the region’s mountain-grown intensity and refinement. The 2018 vintage in Napa Valley is widely celebrated for its long, temperate growing season, with cool spring rains and a mild summer that promoted slow, even ripening and resulted in wines of impressive structure and depth.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Awarded 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon opens with expressive aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, graphite, and subtle notes of cedar and violets. The palate is full-bodied and layered, revealing finely grained tannins that frame flavors of cassis, ripe plum, tobacco, and a touch of baking spice, all culminating in a persistent, mineral-laced finish. Its concentration and balance make it an excellent match for dishes such as grilled rosemary lamb chops, aged ribeye steak, or, for a unique pairing, Peking duck, which complements the wine’s vibrant fruit and earthy undertones.
Winery Background Founded in 1977, Keenan Winery is situated on the historic Peter Conradi estate high on Spring Mountain, where vineyards are planted on steep, rocky slopes at elevations reaching approximately 1,700 feet (around 518 meters) above sea level (Source 1). The estate is dedicated to sustainable farming practices and maintains low yields to ensure that each wine authentically reflects the mountain terroir and vintage conditions. Keenan’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar, allowing the purity and intensity of the estate’s fruit to shine through. Over the years, Keenan Winery has built a reputation for producing structured, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons that consistently garner critical acclaim, exemplifying the power and finesse characteristic of Spring Mountain fruit.