2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 11% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2025
Production Details 100% Napa Valley. Production was 860 cases. The wine aged for 20 months with 35% new French oak and was released January 20, 2026.
Tasting Notes Rich and powerful, with juicy dark berries, plums, and roasted coffee beans.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2024
Production Details 100% Napa Valley. Production was 850 cases. The wine aged for 20 months with 35% new French oak and was released January 21, 2025.
Tasting Notes Rich and powerful, with juicy blackberry, figs, and espresso; approachable and food-friendly.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2023
Production Details 100% Napa Valley. Production was 1,250 cases. The wine aged for 22 months with 40% new French oak and was released in January 2024.
Tasting Notes Intense black currant, raspberry, fresh strawberry, and crushed-rock aromas; cassis and red plum on a juicy, layered palate; leathery yet vibrant structure, plush integrated tannins, and an approachable character.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2021
Production Details Official PDF specification: 100% Napa Valley; production of 1,400 cases; aged 22 months in French oak, 40% new; released January 25, 2022.
Tasting Notes Intense black currant, raspberry, fresh strawberry, and crushed-rock aromas; cassis and red plum on a juicy, layered palate; leathery yet vibrant structure, plush integrated tannins, and an approachable character.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2020
Production Details 100% Napa Valley. Production was 1,500 cases. The wine aged for 22 months in French oak, 40% new, and was released January 19, 2021.
Tasting Notes Savory tobacco, mountain herbs, and red fruit; dried plum, cranberry, and vanilla; juicy palate, fresh acidity, soft rounded tannins, and a fresh finish.
Food Pairing Juicy red meat or other red-protein dishes
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