A traditional Bordeaux-inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Petit Verdot (no Merlot).

As many of you may know, the Merlot grown on Mount Veeder ripens only a few times each decade due to it’s shady planting location, so it is rare when we are able to include it into this blend or make a stand-alone Merlot. In fact, our last Merlot was 2018.

The 2021 vintage was fantastic, and although a little young we can see the great future this wine holds. We recommend holding this wine in your cellar if you have the patience, as it will shine as it ages. The initial bouquet at exhibits blue & black fruits like blueberries, plums, black cherries & blackberries. Baking spices of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg add an extra dusting of complexity. 

A great expression from this renowned appellation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Grapes: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot 
Aging: 24 months in 100% new French oak 
Soils: Gravelly silt loam, sedimentary in origin
Appellation: Mount Veeder, Napa Valley 
Elevation: 140 feet
Fermentation: Native Yeasts
Age Ability: 10-25 year’s
Harvest Date: October 2021
Cases Produced: 579 cases