Winemaker Notes
For the Napa Valley Quilt Fabric of the Land Red Wine, Quilt works with grapes representing the diversity of varietals cultivated in the Napa Valley AVA. They source Petite Sirah, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petit Verdot grapes from a spectrum of Napa Valley proper; from Oak Knoll in the South to Calistoga in the North. The result of blending these diverse varietals and regions yields wines of extraordinary concentration of flavor, color, and texture. While the majority of the fruit comes from the valley floor, they also relied on grapes grown on the foot-slopes to achieve the texture and grip they desired.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Pomegranate, red apple, bramble, and cinnamon season this extroverted, vibrant blend of Petite Sirah, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petit Verdot. The delicious mélange comes together in well-structured harmony.
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James Suckling
This has a vibrant, fruit-forward character with crushed ripe wild berries, spiced plums, dried orange peel and grilled herbs. Full-bodied, deep and succulent with crunchy tannins and sleek, polished texture. Juicy and crunchy finish.
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Wine Spectator
A kitchen-sink blend that has zest and focus, offering lively cherry, toasty vanilla and spice flavors that zip on the long finish. Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2030. 11,895 cases made.
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.