{"title":"Ulysses Vineyard | Napa County","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1 c1\" times=\"\" new=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_89ede6cd-3c46-43f5-b7ca-62da00a81717.jpg?v=1532502321\" alt=\"Ulysses Vineyard and Winery\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1 c1\" times=\"\" new=\"\"\u003eUlysses vineyard was acquired in 2008 by Christian Moueix. Situated along Napa Valley’s Oakville bench and extending over an alluvial fan at the foot of the Mayacamas Range, the site was once part of the famed Charles Hopper ranch and it is exceptional for winegrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1 c1\" times=\"\" new=\"\"\u003eThe soil is composed of deep, gravelly, clay loam and is particularly well-suited to growing Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1 c1\" times=\"\" new=\"\"\u003eSince the acquisition, Christian Moueix and his team have pursued an in-depth understanding of the soil and microclimate and have undertaken a lengthy and meticulous vineyard restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1 c1\" times=\"\" new=\"\"\u003eDry farming, the foundation of Ulysses’ sustainable farming practices, enhances root depth and resistance to drought, resulting in a wine that is a pure expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1 c1\" times=\"\" new=\"\"\u003eThe winemaking team’s intention is to produce a wine reflecting the exceptional potential and individuality of the Ulysses vineyard. The approach is minimalist, with attentive observation and restrained intervention. Harvested at perfect ripeness with the utmost care, the grapes undergo both cluster and berry selection before a gentle vinification and aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1 c1\" times=\"\" new=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ulyssesvineyard.com\/\" class=\"c2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUlysses Vineyard Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ulysses-napa-valley-christian-moueix","title":"Ulysses 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eUlysses is a Cabernet Sauvignon red wine with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot produced from the Ulysses Vineyard, Oakville in California. Ulysses 2014 offers focused red fruit and floral aromas balanced by tightly woven tannins on a long finish. [#intro]Creamy in texture, ripe plum \u0026amp; fig aromas balanced beautifully by a long, supple finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ulysses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23328918208570,"sku":"A14ULYSSES-1","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Ulysses_Red.jpg?v=1560266135"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_457d4407-e4de-4801-a267-a3ce6d17e7d7.jpg?v=1538591107","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/ulysses-vineyard-napa-valley.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}