RESILIENCE IN THE VINEYARD

Each vintage presents a unique set of conditions, and we approach every year ready to face the challenge. Vintage 2019 began with occasional rains and cooler temperatures, which brought soil saturation and allowed fruit to mature steadily. Summer helped the grapes to ripen, and the warm days and cool nights of the Fall fostered gradual sugar accumulation and longer hang times. Harvest began slightly later than normal in some areas, with fruit picked at its peak, promising exceptional flavor in bottle.

FROM THE CELLAR

"Made with fruit sourced from among the most iconic of AVAs in the Napa Valley, Rutherford, this Small Block Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the essence of the Rutherford appellation. Established in 1993, this AVA is known for producing rich, concentrated and highly complex wines. The vineyards' well-drained soils including volcanic deposits, and marine sediments offer ripe aromas of black current, blackberry, nutmeg and chocolate. The flavors mirror the aromas with plush round tannins that linger on the palate."

- Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

CURATED CULINARY PAIRING

Something so powerful needs a companion that can also stand tall, so this is clearly a case where a bit of grilled, charred medium rare beef of the highest quality, presented with wild fennel, caramelized onions and leafy, earthy grains would be simply wonderful.

- Chad Hendrickson, Executive Chef