ACCOLADES
COMPOSITION
ABV 14.8%
Vintage 2021
Varietal Red Blend
Appellation Oakville, Napa Valley
74% Cabernet Franc, 24% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec
VINEYARD
THE VINEYARD: The fruit for this wine came from our Oakville estate. The well-drained, low-fertility soils and optimal sun exposure here enable the development of rich, complex flavors, and impeccable phenolic maturity.
THE VINTAGE: The 2021 growing season was excellent and mild. After rains in January and February, the season remained dry. The weather was optimal at budbreak in April, bloom in May, and through the summer into harvest. A lower-than-average yield resulted in small, deeply concentrated grapes.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas: Black plum, black cherry, blue fruit, dried oregano, cedar
Flavors: Fresh red fruit, currant, baking spice, subtle lavender
Body: Rich and juicy with a pretty structure and fine, well-integrated tannins
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