2007 Curvature Napa Cabernet Sauvignon: Cristie Kerr and Pride Mountain Vineyards

There are an increasing number of wineries going the extra mile to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. Curvature Wines helps raise funds for breast cancer charities and is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The label is a collaboration between three accomplished women, Suzanne Pride Bryan, Sally Johnson, and Cristie Kerr. Suzanne Pride Bryan is the owner of Pride Mountain Vineyards and a breast cancer survivor. Sally Johnson is Pride Mountain Vineyard's Winemaker and has also been touched by breast cancer - her two aunts are survivors. Cristie Kerr is a celebrated professional golfer, wine enthusiast, and breast cancer activist. Together they have created a line of wines displaying the best qualities of Napa Valley - equal parts finesse, concentration, and elegance.

2007 Curvature Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

 This wine is ripe, rich and ruby red with infused aromas of crème de cassis, ripe raspberry and graphite. Fine round tannin complements the luscious mid palate of concentrated black cherry, cardamom, and roasted coffee bean. The 24 months of aging in 60% new French oak helped develop nuances of black licorice, dark chocolate and caramelized brown sugar forming a long velvety finish. Due to its extended barrel aging, the wine is ready to drink upon release, or may be aged for 10 - 15 years. This is the second offering of Curvature Cabernet Sauvignon and is from the expressive 2007 vintage, which has been heralded as the vintage of the decade. A long, warm summer provided the perfect ripening conditions to bring the fruit's flavors to the peak of intensity and concentration.  

 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. There are an increasing number of wineries going the extra mile to raise awareness and funds for the cause.

Cline Cellars released their 2008 Cashmere in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The wine is a luscious bodied blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvérde. These three grapes come together to create a decadent flavor profile. This wine is smooth, presenting flavors of cherries, raspberries and hints of cracked pepper on the palate. It has a long, smooth finish with earthy undertones. Cline Cellars is a proud sponsor of the Breast Cancer Network of Strength. This year they are hosting "Ride to Empower", a 100 mile bike ride to raise money to donate to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength. Last year they raised over $23,000 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Nautique, owned by Paconic Bay Wines, released a Rosé this summer to support Breast Cancer Awareness. This wine is a beautiful, rosy pink color. An unmistakable pink ribbon is tied around the neck of the bottle letting the consumer know part of the proceeds from the purchase are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This particular rosé is a fantastic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Merlot. The diverse grape profile makes it a perfect match for just about any type of food. Its firm acidity is balanced by a supple tannin structure.

The efforts of these wineries are certainly commendable and they are producing fabulous wines for a great cause. Do your part, pick up a bottle today and toast a loved one!