2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 97%; Cabernet Franc 2%; Merlot 1%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. The producer reports organic and regenerative farming; manual night picking into small lugs followed by refrigerated transport; hand sorting cluster-by-cluster and berry-by-berry with Le Trieur; punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox; and 16 months of maturation in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Currant, leather, graphite, dried herbs and savory notes; full-bodied, deep and layered, with ripe tannins and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 98
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 90%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Merlot 2%; Malbec 2%; Petit Verdot 1%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. The producer reports organic and sustainable farming; manual night picking into small lugs followed by refrigerated transport; hand sorting cluster-by-cluster and berry-by-berry with Le Trieur; punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox; and 16 months of maturation in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Red-currant jelly, kirsch and blackberry pie, with five-spice, spearmint and rose-bud tea; full-bodied, plush and juicy, with freshness and a long spicy finish.
Critics Ratings 95
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 90%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Merlot 2%; Malbec 2%; Petit Verdot 1%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. Organic and sustainable farming is reported, followed by manual night picking, refrigerated transport, cluster-by-cluster and berry-by-berry hand sorting with Le Trieur, punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox, and 16 months in French-oak barrels. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Warm cassis, black-cherry compote, blueberry pie, licorice, pencil shavings, iron and garrigue; tightly wound black fruit, savory accents, firm grainy texture and an energetic finish.
Critics Ratings 96
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 92%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Merlot 1%; Malbec 1%; Petit Verdot 1%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. The sheet reports organic and sustainable farming, manual night picking and refrigerated transport, detailed hand sorting with Le Trieur, punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox, and 16 months in French-oak barrels. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Tar, tilled soil, cassis, blackberry preserves, tree bark and licorice; medium- to full-bodied, with firm grainy tannins, freshness and a minted-blackberry finish.
Critics Ratings 94
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 93%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Malbec 1%; Petit Verdot 1%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. The sheet reports organic and sustainable farming, manual night picking and refrigerated transport, detailed hand sorting with Le Trieur, punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox, and 16 months in French-oak barrels. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Cassis, black raspberry, leather, dried herbs and minerality; full-bodied and opulent, with building tannins.
Critics Ratings 97
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 86%; Cabernet Franc 8%; Merlot 3%; Malbec 2%; Petit Verdot 1%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. The sheet reports organic and sustainable farming, manual night picking and refrigerated transport, detailed hand sorting with Le Trieur, punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox, and 16 months in French-oak barrels. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Blackcurrant, toasted bread, dried violet, baking spice and loamy earth; full-bodied and multidimensional, with balanced ripe tannins, minerality and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 99
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 94%; Cabernet Franc 6%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. The sheet reports organic and sustainable farming, manual night picking and refrigerated transport, detailed hand sorting with Le Trieur, punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox, and 16 months in French-oak barrels. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Graphite, blue and purple fruit, spice and lavender; savory, rich and expansive, with silky tannins, plush contours and a lingering red-fruit, plum, spice and cedar finish.
Critics Ratings 96
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 91%; Cabernet Franc 8%; Petit Verdot 1%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. The sheet reports organic and sustainable farming, manual night picking and refrigerated transport, detailed hand sorting with Le Trieur, punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox, and 16 months in French-oak barrels. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Smoke, scorched earth, tobacco, incense and dark plum; pure, refined fruit with polished tannins, depth and power.
Critics Ratings 97
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2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 86%; Cabernet Franc 8%; Merlot 3%; Malbec 2%; Petit Verdot 1%
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 30+ years.
Region Knights Valley
Soil Rhyolitic, Loam and volcanic ash
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The estate vineyard is at 500–600 feet. The sheet reports organic and sustainable farming, manual night picking and refrigerated transport, detailed hand sorting with Le Trieur, punch-down fermentation involving the Gyrobox, and 16 months in French-oak barrels. Serve at 61–64°F (16–18°C) and decant for one hour.
Tasting Notes Dark cherry, plum, gravel, bittersweet chocolate, crushed rock, sage and lavender; dark, sumptuous and potent.
Critics Ratings 94
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