Nearing five years of age as this winery’s current release, this has settled into a sweet spot where oak, primary fruit and tannin are all singing in harmony. Savory undertones emerge to lend enduringly intriguing complexities as this warms and breathes in one’s glass. Neither pushy nor reticent, heavy nor light, this is one of Napa’s classiest Cabernets in a vintage that shows it in peak form.
Use of American oak adds a spiced cedar note to the tart raspberry compote flavor profile. Tannins are present and create a supple mouthfeel.
Weighty and succulent, with tropical fruit, leesy buttered popcorn, and ample acidity to keep it fresh.
A bouquet of berry preserves and fresh cut flowers with a soupçon of toast. The palate is taught with a surprising herbal lift and raspberry finish. Quaffable and charming, the flavors are focused and refreshing.
Very good depth of color, full extension to the edge of the glass, immediately appealing, with expressive black fruit, espresso, dark chocolate, dark plum, savory spice and smoke oak notes,. Full, round, weighty on the palate, yet balanced. The fruit is ripe, but not jammy. Long, smooth palate with pleasant well integrated oak notes. A wine that will have very broad appeal. Ten months aged in French oak, 25% new oak.
A captivating 100% Tempranillo, with a dramatic entry of ripe boysenberry, black coffee, cocoa, and soil-driven minerality. Juicy and fresh.
Deep, dense core, with bold, expressive aromas of dark roast coffee, black fruit, cracked pepper, and exotic spice. Elegant presence on the palate: weighty, balanced, concentrated, and well structured. Fermented in open top tanks and aged 15 months in American oak.
Pale, youthful appearance with a slight green tinge. Exuberant and bright, with lively aromatics of citrus, passionfruit, guava, dill, and tarragon. Lifted and refreshing on the palate, with fine acidity. Excellent precision with pure primary fruit notes, crisp acidity, bolstered by nice length on the finish. Cool fermented in stainless steel to maintain the vibrant character.