Winemaker Notes
The wine is inky black in color, with a lush mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish. It bursts open with sweet, ripe wild blackberry and cherry flavors, spicy black pepper and hints of mocha toffee. The A.K.A. – with its massive structure and deep core of fruit - finishes with a creamy oak fruit and rich tannins.
This is a wine to pair with rich, hearty dishes and should cellar well for 10 to 12 years
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.