2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2025
Production Volume 30 bottles
Bottles30
Tasting Notes Bright cherry, cassis, smooth chocolate, freshness, rich and elegant texture, brightness, purity and balanced fruit
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 21, 2024
Production Details First displayed 2022 specification: 400 cases of 750 ml and 5 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 75% new.
Tasting Notes Bright red fruit, chocolate, brightness, structure, integrated oak and freshness
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date August 2023
Production Details Produced as 475 cases of 750 ml and 20 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 65% new. Antonio Galloni of Vinous assigned 97+ points.
Tasting Notes Blue fruit, blackberry, fig, spice, tobacco, chocolate, savory character, refined tannins and a long silky finish
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2021
Production Details Produced as 540 cases of 750 ml and 20 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 65% new.
Tasting Notes Dark plum, cassis, dried fig, tobacco, minerality, perfumed fruit, silky texture, refined tannins and a long finish
Critics Ratings 97
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2020
Production Details Produced as 375 cases of 750 ml and 20 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 20 months in 65% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet-purple color, raspberry, dark cherry, chocolate, rose petal, lavender, violet, minerality, lively acidity and a long finish
Critics Ratings 98
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 8, September 12, September 29 and October 5, 2017
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2019
Production Details Official PDF specification: 300 cases of 750 ml and 25 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 20 months in 75% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Dense inky-purple color, dark cherry, chocolate, violet, lavender, minerality, silky texture, energy, purity and vivacity
2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window Producer-stated maturity: 10–15 years
Region Napa Valley
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2014
Production Details Produced as 400 cases; matured for 20 months in French oak barrels, 80% new; released March 17, 2015.
Tasting Notes Dark fruit, cassis, black cherry, crushed rock, anise, sweet oak, minerality, acidity, structure, brightness, length and finesse
2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot
Drinking Window Producer-stated maturity: 20+ years
Region Napa Valley
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date August 2012
Production Volume 240 bottles
Bottles240
Tasting Notes Fresh-cut flowers, cloves, tobacco, dry earth, layered flavors, silky texture and polished, refined character
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