Description

In appearance this wine displays a deep, opaque saturated garnet hue. The nose captivates with red currant and ripe huckleberry with sweetly scented undertones of violet and aromatic dried herb. The flavor palate bursts with juicy wild blackberry essence and Japanese plum complemented by notes of tobacco leaf and baking spice. Vibrant with ample energy, tension and structure, the wine is both complex and richly textured finishing in a long, elegant crescendo by virtue of its silky fine-grained tannins.

2021 Accolades

94 pts, James Suckling
“A juicy and flavorful red with real Napa character from vineyards in Calistoga and Coombsville. Medium-bodied with juicy fruit and a flavorful finish. Currant and hints of mint. But reserved and focused. Shows tension. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling

93 pts, Wine Spectator
“An alluring red, with a menthol note out front, followed by a slow-moving core of boysenberry and blackberry reduction flavors. Shows ample anise and bramble through the grippy, toasty finish, where the menthol note takes an encore. Best from 2025 through 2035.” -James Molesworth

Winemaking

99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Merlot
100% hand-harvested at night
Native and cultured yeast fermentation
100% spontaneous malolactic fermentation
Aged 18 months in barrels
15% new oak
Very low sulfites
Bottled unfined; June 2024