{"product_id":"ehlers-estate-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"Ehlers Estate, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021","description":"Ehlers Estate is a historic Napa landmark founded in 1885 by German immigrant Bernard Ehlers, who used his fortune from the Gold Rush to build the iconic stone winery that still stands today. The estate was revitalized in the late 20th century by French entrepreneurs Jean and Sylviane Leducq, who modeled the property after a traditional Bordeaux chateau.\n\nDistinctly, Ehlers Estate is a \"wine with a purpose\": it is owned by the Leducq Foundation, and 100% of its proceeds go toward supporting international cardiovascular research.\n\nThe blend is made of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Cabernet Franc. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 53% new oak. This treatment provides a structural backbone without overshadowing the purity of the fruit.\n\nThe 2021 vintage delivers a sophisticated, brooding profile. The nose opens with chocolate-covered strawberries and hibiscus, transitioning into a fleshy palate of black plum, cassis, and blood orange. Powerful, \"broad-shouldered\" tannins are balanced by a distinct mineral core of graphite and slate, finishing with a crackle of black pepper.\n\nThis wine is best enjoyed alongside a herb-crusted rack of lamb or a pan-seared ribeye steak to complement its structured tannins and earthy minerality.","brand":"Casedrops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54181635948890,"sku":"cmpfcy9ar00020bhwl8tc4fn6","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/0141\/5514\/files\/cmkr7me6u0006jy04qe68vszs_08d1f72b-7ce5-46e0-9e1c-57b677f21501.png?v=1779359917","url":"https:\/\/shop.casedrops.com\/products\/ehlers-estate-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","provider":"Casedrops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}