The near-perfect 2016 growing season started early, saw ideal weather conditions throughout, and wrapped up as the valley’s first significant fall rainstorm arrived on October 14. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness. Wines from the 2016 vintage are now quietly developing in cellars throughout Napa Valley and vintners are pinching themselves and smiling for the gift it appears Mother Nature has given them: a fifth consecutive vintage of stellar quality Napa Valley wines.

A big, ripe nose of blackberry compote with a bit of dark forest floor piques your interest in this bad boy. Selected barrels and a limited production really showcase this Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend. Big, bold flavors of dark black cherries, blackberry, currant, and dark chocolate work their magic on your tongue while the tannin structure will keep this wine youthful for quite some time. If you are a beef wellington fan, don’t forget to use wild mushrooms in the duxelles, you will thank us later.