Winemaker Notes
Full-bodied, rich and decadent in the mouth, it has tons of spice and baked berry layers with a fine-grained texture and great freshness, finishing long.
Blend: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Petite Sirah
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Blended of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Petite Sirah aged 20 months in 53% new French oak, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Resurrection Napa Valley Red sings of crème de cassis, lifted black plums preserves, cherry cordial and blueberry pie with hints of eucalyptus, licorice and violets. Big, rich, full and concentrated, it has layer upon layer of black fruits and spices, paved by fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long. 210 cases were 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.