2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates October 7–18, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; 3,500 cases produced; scheduled for release in spring 2026.
Tasting Notes Silken, vibrant and layered, with earth, cacao, zest and pomegranate.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 16–October 1, 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; dry-farmed; 3,000 cases produced; released in summer 2024.
Tasting Notes Deep and sanguine, with tobacco, blood orange, nuanced complexity and a long finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 16–27, 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; dry-farmed; hand selection and optical sorting removed heat-affected berries; 1,600 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Pomegranate, cocoa powder and resin, with sleek tannins, energy and a bittersweet finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 29–October 10, 2019
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; dry-farmed; 2,450 cases produced; released in June 2022.
Tasting Notes Vibrant, with lilac, boysenberry, licorice and lively tannins.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates October 1–15, 2018
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Bottling Date June 2020
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; dry-farmed; harvest began with Cabernet Franc, continued with Cabernet Sauvignon and then Petit Verdot; 94% of the fruit was picked October 9–15; 3,300 cases produced; released June 2021.
Tasting Notes Petrichor, iron, earth, dark tobacco, marjoram and candied orange peel, with firm, vibrant, finely grippy tannins.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 21–October 3, 2017
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Bottling Date May 2019
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; dry-farmed; 1,400 cases produced; released June 2020. The sheet prints 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Petit Verdot and 9% Cabernet Franc, totaling 127%; the blend is internally inconsistent and is therefore not proposed as a settled variety_blend value.
Tasting Notes Rosehip, orange zest, warm spice, pomegranate, deep earth and silex, with a gripping finish.
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates October 4–23, 2010
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Bottling Date July 2012
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; dry-farmed; 2,600 cases produced; released May 2013.
Tasting Notes Floral and mesquite notes, minerality, dried herbs, caramelized orange peel, Bing cherry and exotic spice, with a long balanced finish.
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2000 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates August 30–October 5, 2000
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Bottling Date July 2002
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; dry-farmed; new oak was used sparingly during ageing to preserve the wine's fruit character; 4,200 cases produced; released September 2003.
Tasting Notes Garnet-colored, with cedar, red berries and licorice; supple tannins, cigar box, spice and earthy undertones.
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1996 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 6–October 8, 1996
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Bottling Date May 1998
Production Details Napanook Vineyard, Yountville; dry-farmed; 2,000 cases produced; released April 1999.
Tasting Notes Deep bright ruby, with peppery cedar, fresh lively red fruit, fine tannins, licorice and cinnamon.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
2570 Napanook Road, Yountville, CA 94599, USA
Phone
+1 707-944-8954
Email
Owner
Christian Moueix
Cellarmaster
Christian Moueix