enjoyed the taste, but I
"enjoyed the taste, but I knew when I saw the color and the smell that I would so enjoy this wine"
ACCOLADES
91 Points "The 2019 Red Blend checks in as 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, and roughly 10,000 cases were produced. It offers beautiful red and black fruits as well as some classic tobacco, sandalwood, and spicy nuances. Medium to full-bodied, round, and undeniably delicious, it's ready to go and perfect for enjoying over the coming 7-8 years."
— Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, February 2023
TASTING NOTES
Aromas: Ripe plum, black cherry, cedar, graham cracker
Flavors: Sweet tobacco, dried herbs, blackberries, rich dark chocolate, toast
Body: Juicy and plush, with fine tannins — enjoyable now and for years to come
COMPOSITION
Alcohol by Volume: 14.0
Vintage: 2019
Varietal: Red Blend
Appellation: Napa Valley
Acidity: 6.5 g/L
pH: 3.6
Residual Sugar: 0.9 g/L
Winemaker Notes:
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
VINEYARD
THE VINEYARD: Nearly half of this year's blend is sourced from the deep, well-drained soils of Oakville, which provides gorgeously dark, supple wines with fine tannins. Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll, Yountville, and Rutherford also find their place in the bottle, with the varying mesoclimates and soils of these vineyards integrating seamlessly into a 100% Napa Valley blend.
THE VINTAGE: The 2019 vintage could be called a winemaker's dream. A long summer brought each block to its ideal ripeness. Our grapes were hand-harvested and the blend was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels (74% new). The combination of Bordeaux varieties that compose this wine provides it with a singular structure, balance, and flavor profile.