2010 Fisher Cabernet Sauvignon Coach Insignia

Black cherries, plums, spices, menthol and licorice are some of the many nuances that inform the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Coach Insignia. A dark, brooding wine, the 2010 is endowed with considerable gravitas and pure depth. The 2010 should be gorgeous starting in another year or two, once the tannins soften a touch. Today, it is the wine’s serious depth and pure vibrancy that stand out most. The blend is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Fisher Vineyards is very much a family affair. Fred and Juelle Fisher founded the winery in 1973 and have since been joined by their three children. Whitney Fisher handles the winemaking duties, her brother Cameron takes care of sales and their brother Rob runs the business as General Manager. The Fishers own two estates. Their Napa Valley property, located in Calistoga, is the source of the flagship Cabernets Coach Insignia and Lamb Vineyard, as well as the Cameron, a young vines bottling. The Spring Mountain estate, which is on the Sonoma side of the appellation, is the source of the Wedding Vineyard and Mountain Estate Vineyard Cabernets, as well as the Chardonnays. Once again, I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted. Fisher Vineyards remains one of California’s undiscovered jewels. Tel. (707) 539-7511

The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Coach Insignia is a thrilling wine. Cassis, blackberries, mint and minerals are some of the many notes that burst from the glass in this stunning Cabernet Sauvignon. There is more than enough pliancy and mid-palate depth to match the wine's considerable structure. This is a hugely promising wine from Whitney Fisher.