“A small production, single-vineyard estate red, with staggering mineral tones on a firm base.” – The Tasting Panel

What’s not to like here?! Cult winemaker – check! Supremely affordable – check! Killer review – check!

It all checks out! GrapeHeart consistently overdelivers, and if you missed their popular Chardonnay, it’s back in the Store for the day, too.

Jeb Dunnuck once said “Made by Jean Hoefliger and from the Suisun Valley, east of Napa Valley, these reds are outstanding.”

Looking for a power-packed, stacked, and jacked red? Listen to the Robb Report as they just last month came out and wrote “it’s time to get better acquainted with California’s most misunderstood red. Petite Sirah may not be the most noble and well-respected grape variety, but if you like big, fruity, and deeply concentrated red wine, we recommend enjoying a well-made bottle (or two).”

A true ‘bang for your buck’ deal that goes HARD in the fruit department with that rare combination of Syrah with Cabernet. Frankly, we haven’t had a wine made by Jean Hoefliger (AXR, The Debate, Alpha Omega, Newton, Lynch-Bages..) that left us wanting. The man has a grip of highly rated wines under his belt, including quite a few 100-pointers. Most days you’ll pay $100 or more to get in on the action. Which makes today’s $26 all the more compelling.

So how do they do it? Well, it’s not from Napa for starters. There’s a reason Caymus expanded its sights to Suisun Valley. It’s just a long golf cart ride from Napa Valley (ok, a few miles), right over the hill. And it boasts a similar climate, with outstanding terroir sans the tourist traps, millions per acre land, and multi-million-dollar wineries, it brings a different vibe. A more affordable one. Which means they regularly can turn loose big, juicy reds like this for a fraction of the cost.

The final word is load up… to your (Grape)Heart’s content!

93 Points – The Tasting Panel “A small production, single-vineyard estate red, with staggering mineral tones on a firm base. Tannins are present and in place with an impressive structure. It possesses notes of roasted coffee, bittersweet dark chocolate, and an inner serenity, which keeps it balanced and approachable.”