Winemaker Notes
Blend: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants and dried flowers. Some wet earth. Full-bodied, layered and fruity. Shows richness with tension. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Drink in 2021.
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Wine Enthusiast
A spectacular capturing of an estate-grown site, this substantial age-worthy red is floral and intriguing in flavors of pencil, leather satchel, cedar and dried herb, even a touch of soy burrowing within. A touch of reduction makes it compelling to think about aging.
Cellar Selection
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.