Winemaker Notes
Inviting aromas of fig, wild blueberry, black cherry, licorice and sweet pipe tobacco. A beautifully medium-full bodied wine, finely balanced between juicy fruit and savory baking spice notes. Plum, ripe cherry, soft strawberries and peppery redcurrants are complemented with toasted walnuts, cinnamon and clove on the palate. Moderate alcohol, firm acidity and velvety tannins help to frame a delicious flavor-packed finish. Drink now or enjoy over the next 10-15 years
Blend: 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot
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.