{"product_id":"ashes-diamonds-cabernet-sauvignon-no-2-2023","title":"Ashes \u0026 Diamonds Cabernet Sauvignon No. 2 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA medium- to full-bodied Cabernet blend from Oak Knoll District vineyards in Napa Valley — 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc alongside. Blackberry and cassis ride graphite, leather, and tobacco over silky ripe tannins, and the finish runs long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon No. 2 is Ashes \u0026amp; Diamonds’ Napa Valley Cabernet blend from select vineyards in the Oak Knoll District at the mouth of Napa Valley. Morning fog and afternoon sea breezes promote slow ripening, while alluvial soils contain volcanic and marine sediments, clay, and sandy loam. The wine was macerated for 18 days in stainless-steel tanks, then barrel-aged 16 months. The producer reports 1,278 cases and lists Diana Snowden Seysses as winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e28% new French oak, 8% new Austrian oak, and 64% neutral French oak — the barrel program is spelled out to the percent, across 16 months. Where the fruit grows, morning fog and afternoon maritime breezes help it hold balance in the Napa Valley heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerlot 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabernet Franc 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Preface Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 750 mL","offer_id":49019200078007,"sku":"WIADCSNNV-B750","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4486\/9815\/files\/front_d29bd027-9efd-49c4-b980-0f49da99fa23.png?v=1788239951","url":"https:\/\/preface.wine\/products\/ashes-diamonds-cabernet-sauvignon-no-2-2023","provider":"Preface Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}