Winemaker Notes
Dark ruby core, crimson rim. On the nose tea rose, blooming lilac, English lavender,
and framboise.Secondary notes of pine forest, beeswax, boysenberry syrup, toasted brioche, cinnamon, vanilla bean, cloves, and subtle saddle leather. Medium body with silky texture, vibrant acidity, and well-integrated medium tannins
Pair with fried stuffed squash blossoms; meatloaf (traditional or vegan); classic
holiday dinner with all the trimmings; bacon cheeseburger; braised short ribs; cassoulet; and hot pot eggplant ragu with jasmine rice.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Brown-sugared cedar and ripe cherry broadcast an elegant style as white pepper seasons brushy notes of heather and red beet. Blackberry and espresso match up on the juicy and dramatic midpalate.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.