Winemaker Notes
This wine presents a dark garnet color with scarlet red highlights. The nose reveals rich aromas of plum, dark cherry, leather, black pepper, and cocoa nibs. On the palate, it is full-bodied, offering layered flavors of blackberry, dried cherry, tobacco, and dark chocolate, complemented by subtle notes of clove. The structure is full yet elegant, with vibrant acidity and a long, smooth finish supported by velvety tannins. It pairs beautifully with grilled pork chops and garlic mashed potatoes, spaghetti Bolognese, or skirt steak with chimichurri.
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Tasting Panel
Vibrant pomegranate, plum, and mulberry take center stage on a base of bramble. Juicy, with high-toned acidity, the palate refreshes and finishes with a pop of white pepper and roasted coffee.
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.