Winemaker Notes
Bold blackberry and black currant fruit notes rise from the glass, laced with
baking spice and floral aromas. The palate showcases elegant black cherry
and raspberry flavors. The finish reveals the oak impact; French oak lends
sweet vanilla essence, savory toast notes are imparted by the American oak,
while the Hungarian oak elevates Zinfandels’ characteristic sweet spice. All
combined, the fusion of oak affords the wine a smooth and luxurious finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Velvety thick and robust in flavors of mocha, blackberry and leather, this is a richly concentrated red, with a lift of acidity that keeps it balanced. It persists in bold flavor through a lengthy finish of integrated oak and tannin.
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Wine Spectator
Velvety thick and robust in flavors of mocha, blackberry and leather, this is a richly concentrated red, with a lift of acidity that keeps it balanced. It persists in bold flavor through a lengthy finish of integrated oak and tannin
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.