| Short Description | Refined Napa Valley Cabernet from Rutherford’s historic Georges III Vineyard, featuring Clone 4’s classic profile. Layers of cassis, violet, dark fruit, and subtle herbs lead to a supple palate with hints of chocolate and sage. Aged in new French oak, it offers silky tannins and a long, elegant finish. |
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| Long Description | Bell Clone 4 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic expression of Napa Valley, rooted in the historic vineyards of Rutherford and shaped by Bell Wine Cellars’ commitment to terroir and precision winemaking. Sourced from the renowned Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, with heritage linked to the famed To Kalon site, this wine captures the timeless character of one of Napa’s most celebrated growing regions.
Clone 4 is prized for its ability to deliver quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon structure and depth, enhanced by the distinctive “Rutherford Dust” that defines the appellation. The result is a wine that balances power with elegance, offering both immediate appeal and age-worthy complexity.
Crafted with meticulous care, the fruit is hand-harvested and gently handled to preserve purity and expression. Fermented and aged in 100% new French oak for 21 months, the wine develops richness and texture while maintaining vibrancy. Minimal intervention, including limited racking and no fining, allows the wine to naturally clarify and evolve, resulting in seamless integration and refined tannins.
In the glass, it reveals a deep crimson hue with lifted aromatics of violet, cassis, and layered dark fruit, accented by subtle herbal nuances. The palate unfolds with a harmonious blend of red and black fruits, dark chocolate, and hints of sage, supported by silky, almost weightless tannins. A long, elegant finish underscores its balance and sophistication.
Bell Clone 4 is a poised and expressive Cabernet Sauvignon that honors its vineyard heritage, delivering both classic structure and graceful finesse. |
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| Tasting Notes | This wine shows deep crimson color with aromas of violet, cassis, dark fruit, and subtle herbal notes associated with Clone 4. The supple palate of dark and red fruits, dark chocolate, sage, and complex subtlety is complemented by ethereal, almost weightless tannins and a long, elegant finish. |
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| Food Pairing | Clone 4 pairs especially well with rich dishes like prime beef. |
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| Brand Family Story | Rooted in the Napa Valley and driven by an obsession with terroir, Bell Wine Cellars crafts limited-edition wines that reflect place, varietal and vineyard clone with elegance and balance. Founded by visionary winemaker Anthony Bell in 1991, the winery has grown through deliberate partnerships while staying true to its artisanal ethos. |
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| Aroma List | violet, cassis, dark fruit, and subtle herbal notes |
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| Flavor List | of dark and red fruits, dark chocolate, sage |
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| Finish | long, elegant |
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