Winemaker Notes
Blend: 65 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 16 % Merlot, 9 % Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec, 4 % Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Dark ruby color and a lush plum nose; velvety and rich with blackberry and hints of vanilla and toast; long and balanced.
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Wine Enthusiast
A well-made, incredibly affordable wine, this opens with inviting baking-spice notes of nutmeg and clove, accompanied by a dried herb undercurrent that speaks to the Cabernet Sauvignon within. Raspberry and currant highlight a beautifully structured and complex experience on the palate.
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Wine Spectator
Dark and winey, with vivid blackberry and fig fruit flavors coursing through, carried by a strong graphite edge on the finish. Light licorice and savory notes add range and texture. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and 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.