FROM THE WINEMAKER

"Made with fruit sourced from the St. Helena AVA in Napa County, this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the ripe and earthy flavors this appellation is known for. Located on the narrow northern Napa Valley floor and established in 1995, St. Helena has diverse soils and consistently warm weather. On the nose, our 2019 St. Helena Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits aromas of berry compote, vanilla and baking spices. A silky entry leads to elegant flavors of red fruit with a long, vanilla oak finish on the palate.”

- Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

VINEYARD NOTES

Vintage 2019 began slightly later than normal in some areas, but nonetheless delivered superb results. Spring was marked by occasional rains, which brought welcome soil saturation, and cooler temperatures, which allowed fruit to mature at a steady pace. Summer helped the grapevines to ripen and catch up from their late start. The warm days and cool nights of the fall allowed gradual sugar accumulation and longer hang times, promising fruit of the highest quality with structural beauty from balanced tannin, sugar and acid levels. Harvest began slightly later than normal in some areas with fruit picked at its peak, promising exceptional flavor in bottle.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

"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 greens would be simply wonderful.”

- Chad Hendrickson, Executive Chef