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Checkerboard Cabernet Sauvignon Aurora 2015  - First Bottle

Technical Details

  • BlendCabernet Sauvignon
  • WinemakerMartha McClellan
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia North Coast
  • AppellationNapa, Diamond Mountain
  • Alcohol14.9%

Checkerboard Cabernet Sauvignon Aurora 2015

Cabernet Blends  |  US

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Here are Martha’s notes on the Aurora (1200 ft. elv.): “A classic vintage... 2015 Checkerboard Aurora Vineyard is expansive and generous. It offers a luscious interpretation of its site and the vintage. Aromas are both sweet and savory, broadly expressive of fresh Blackberries, Bing Cherries, Cranberries, and dried Herbs. On the palate, 2015 Checkerboard Aurora is structured and offers finely polished tannins with a full mid-palate that is lifted by natural acidity and enhanced in a lengthy, lingering finish. In its youth, the 2015 vintage benefits from decanting prior to serving."


About the Producer

Checkerboard is a rugged property on the south side of Diamond Mountain planted as high as 1800 feet above the Valley. Martha McClellan has been the winemaker since inception. The vast majority of the wine made is sold via their mailing list, but a few cases get out for retail and restaurants. The property is incredible. To quote Forbes in their "Napa's Next Cult Wave" article: "Rather than attempting to fence out the wildlife (including bobcats and black bears) from this rugged Eden, they have, Jurassic Park-style, fenced themselves in. And planted sparingly, with varying elevations, exposures and soil types (“We have everything in Napa all on one ranch,” claims co-proprietor, Dennis O’Neil)." They recently completed a state-of-the-art winery and caves, as well. These are special wines from a master winemaker!