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The Inaugural R Collection by Raymond Vineyards Cab Sauv 2020

The Inaugural R Collection by Raymond Vineyards Cab Sauv 2020
This hugely popular Cab hails from Raymond Vineyards, “one of the iconic wineries of Napa” (critic Robert Parker). It’s also a longtime best-seller, boasting layers of ripe plum and cherry, plus a velvety texture and long, chocolatey finish.

Wine Details

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
The Inaugural is a rich red wine with heady aromas of plum, cherry and black currants, with notes of rhubarb and pepper. The palate is packed with ripe black fruits. Smooth texture and firm, fine tannins.
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, lamb, game, burgers, meaty pasta, aged cheeses.
Beyond the Label

“Jean-Charles Boisset seems to be pulling out all the stops to create something very special with these wines.”

That’s serious praise from top critic Robert Parker for Jean-Charles, the dynamic owner of Raymond Vineyards; “one of the iconic wineries of Napa” (Parker again), it’s also held Wine Enthusiast’s American Winery of the Year title. Well-deserved praise—and just the tip of the accolades iceberg for this impressive outfit.

And it’ll only take a sip of this gorgeously ripe-fruited exclusive to demonstrate how they’ve managed to capture all the kudos …

Made with premium Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from top-sited vineyards throughout the Central Coast, The Inaugural was crafted by Raymond’s Cab ace, Stephanie Putnam—former star winemaker at Far Niente (the famous Napa estate whose Cabs fetch hundreds of dollars a bottle). Previous releases have a lengthy list of top gold medals, including a double-gold, “Best-of-Class” win at the New Orleans International Wine Awards. And this equally classy 2020 is sure to follow in its footsteps.

Look for a ripe core of cherry and plum, notes of white pepper, and a long, smooth finish. Makes for an amazing dinnertime centerpiece—pair with steak, leg of lamb, beef stew, and more.

“Jean-Charles Boisset seems to be pulling out all the stops to create something very special with these wines.”

That’s serious praise from top critic Robert Parker for Jean-Charles, the dynamic owner of Raymond Vineyards; “one of the iconic wineries of Napa” (Parker again), it’s also held Wine Enthusiast’s American Winery of the Year title. Well-deserved praise—and just the tip of the accolades iceberg for this impressive outfit.

And it’ll only take a sip of this gorgeously ripe-fruited exclusive to demonstrate how they’ve managed to capture all the kudos …

Made with premium Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from top-sited vineyards throughout the Central Coast, The Inaugural was crafted by Raymond’s Cab ace, Stephanie Putnam—former star winemaker at Far Niente (the famous Napa estate whose Cabs fetch hundreds of dollars a bottle). Previous releases have a lengthy list of top gold medals, including a double-gold, “Best-of-Class” win at the New Orleans International Wine Awards. And this equally classy 2020 is sure to follow in its footsteps.

Look for a ripe core of cherry and plum, notes of white pepper, and a long, smooth finish. Makes for an amazing dinnertime centerpiece—pair with steak, leg of lamb, beef stew, and more.

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“Jean-Charles Boisset seems to be pulling out all the stops to create something very special with these wines.”

Robert Parker

on owner of Raymond Vineyards