TASTING NOTES
Aromas: Rich notes of red berries and blueberries, layered with red currant jam, floral notes, and hints of dusty oak, earth, and graphite.
Flavors: Juicy, fresh berries and a cranberry brightness complemented by a subtle oak spice and toastiness with an interesting brown sugar edge.
Body: Silky, concentrated, and juicy, with fine tannins, a generous level of acid, a creamy, beautifully integrated structure, and a lengthy finish.
AROMAS
COMPOSITION
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
FOOD PAIRING
VINEYARD
THE VINEYARD: The surrounding hills of the Stags Leap District funnel in breezes from the bay, making this small but renowned AVA slightly cooler at night than other areas in Napa Valley. This subtle climate variation and the appellation's soils result in wines with a beautiful and focused flavor profile. This wine features fruit from the Schweizer Vineyard, the 40-acre vineyard the Schweizer family has farmed since 1956, which we've worked with since our opening in 1966. We've complemented it with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon from our own Stags Leap District estate vineyard .
THE VINTAGE:
The 2023 vintage was exceptional in Napa Valley, with one of the longest growing seasons in a decade or more. Its consistently mild weather throughout the season with an abundance of sunshine allowed grapes to ripen slowly and develop maximum flavor concentration while maintaining great acidity, leading to a vintage with freshness, purity, and elegance. Grapes were harvested from October 3 through October 24 and spent 15 days on the skins. The wine was aged for 18 months in 93.1% new French oak.