Winemaker Notes
Dark ruby red. Fruit aromas of bramble berries, strawberry rhubarb pie and blueberry are intertwined with notes of toasted grains, graphite, tarragon spice and blonde roast coffee. Medium bodied with exceptional balance, the assertive fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry are further enhanced by notes of dry earth and toasted French oak.
Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Mouthwatering and full of flavor, this wine offers plush aromatics of hibiscus and fresh-picked berries that lead into a palate of juicy plum, mixed berries and a refreshing accent of citrus. Fine and persistent tannins carry into a long finish
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.