Winemaker Notes
Enjoy the aromas of dark cherry, cocoa, and oak toast expertly integrated into the nose of this blend with a moderately tannic texture on the palate which frames flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spices and a touch of good acidity to keep it well balanced. Its complexity grows as your sip and leaves a lingering finish.
It is the perfect wine to enjoy by itself; however, if you have some spare time to cook a Braised lamb shank with mint sauce and rustic potatoes, it will complement it beautifully.
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.