Post Parade Stretch Drive Cabernet 2018 is a striking Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by one of California’s most respected winemakers, Thomas Rivers Brown. It combines power and precision in a style that highlights ripe fruit, polished oak, and a clear sense of place. For fans of serious Napa Cab, this is a wine that delivers immediate appeal now, while still promising a long and graceful evolution in the cellar.MakuprofiiliIn the glass, it shows the deep, inky color you would expect from a top Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose opens with layers of blackcurrant, dark plum, dark chocolate, nutmeg, cedar, and violets, giving it a rich and inviting aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is bold and concentrated, with cassis, dark berries, tobacco, cocoa, and clove wrapped around a structured core. Despite its intensity, it remains refined and elegant, with balance and freshness that keep the finish long and composed. This is a wine that is already delicious, but it also has the depth and structure to age beautifully over many years.ViininvalmistusThe fruit comes from leading vineyards across Napa Valley, a region known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe fruit, firm structure, and unmistakable character. After pressing and fermentation, the wine matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, 78% of which were new, adding depth, spice, and texture without overpowering the fruit. Thomas Rivers Brown’s approach favors earlier harvesting and a more restrained use of new oak, allowing the vineyard character and varietal purity to remain at the forefront.Ruoka & tarjoiluThis Cabernet Sauvignon is a natural match for grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, or hearty mushroom dishes. It also works beautifully with aged cheeses or a classic Sunday roast. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the wine to fully open and soften.TuottajaPost Parade is part of the portfolio of Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the most sought-after winemakers and consultants in California. Originally from South Carolina, he built his reputation in Napa and Sonoma through an exceptional ability to craft expressive, terroir-driven wines, especially from Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. He is widely recognized for his work with some of the region’s leading producers and for a winemaking philosophy that balances intensity with finesse.
