Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, California (2021) 2021
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, California (2021) 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (California, United States), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, bolognese, pizza. Cheapest offer £20.00 at Fulham Wine Company.
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Joel Gott is a fourth-generation California vintner who built his reputation on sourcing rather than estate ownership, buying fruit across the state and blending it into wines that punch well above their price. The 815 is his calling card: a Cabernet assembled from six appellations into something consistent, polished and easy to reach for. The fruit comes from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lake County, Mendocino, Lodi and the Central Coast, each region contributing a different piece - Napa for depth, Sonoma for spice, Lake County for structure, Mendocino for colour and dark fruit. The lots are fermented separately, then aged in American oak before blending, which rounds the tannins and folds in a warm note of baking spice. In the glass it's open and unfussy: raspberry and blackberry fruit, a touch of mocha and cedar, smooth tannins and a fresh, dry finish. Medium-bodied rather than heavy, it drinks well slightly below room temperature, around 16-18°C.