The 2022 vintage began with a chilly, but dry winter. Spring brought rains and warmer temperatures which prompted early bud break followed by a heatwave in September. Fortunately, we harvested before the heat spike, resulting in a picture-perfect result. Caramelized sugar and baked apple on the nose. The palate shows medium acidity, and a beautiful round texture. Pleasant, lingering and perfectly balanced.  86 cases handcrafted.

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

• Appellation: Dry Creek Valley

• Farming Practice: Sustainable

• Pick date: August 27, 2022  

• Aging: 18 months in used French Oak barrels

92 POINTS - GOLD, NORTH COAST WINE CHALLENGE

The 2021 vintage was exemplary, by most standards. We had a beautiful growing season with moderate weather and no return of the fires that affected the previous year. Fuji apple and Bosc pear on the nose. Oak toast, caramelized apple & pear fruit on the palate. Bright acidity and richly textured. 96 cases handcrafted.

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

• Appellation: Dry Creek Valley

• Farming Practice: Sustainable

• Pick date: September 6, 2021

• Aging: 18 months in used French oak barrels

2019 was a classic vintage for the Napa Valley. A wet winter and cool Spring delayed bud break, while a warm, uneventful growing season allowed for a slow, even maturity. Energy, freshness, and balance characterize the 2019 vintage. Already showing intricate layers of complexity, it also boasts the structure to cellar for years to come. Oak toast, clove spice, black cherry, blackberry, and currant aromas on the nose. Round, melted tannins, dark, complex black and red fruit. Incredibly long, lingering finish. A great vintage that resulted in a superb example of a rich and opulent delight. With only 146 cases produced, this handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon is a lovely representation of small-lot, artisanal winemaking.

• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Appellation: Napa Valley

• Sub-Appellation: St. Helena

• Pick date: September, 24 2019

• Aging: 36 Months in 50% New French Oak

96 POINTS-DOUBLE GOLD, SUNSET INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

2018 was a very European vintage for the Napa Valley, with a perfect summer yielding beautiful fruit and a nuanced flavor profile. Oak toast, clove spice, black cherry, blackberry, and currant aromas on the nose. Round, melted tannins, dark, complex black and red fruit on the palate. Incredibly long, lingering finish. A great vintage that resulted in a superb example of a rich, and opulent Cabernet Sauvignon. Ready to enjoy now and will age well. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 36 Months in 50% New French Oak. 146 cases handcrafted.

• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Appellation: Napa Valley

• Sub-Appellation: St. Helena

• Pick date: September 24, 2018

• Aging: 36 Months in 50% New French Oak

2017 was a very challenging vintage, marked by extreme heat around Labor Day and horrific fires in October. Fortunately, the van Z vineyard in St. Helena avoided both these disasters, because it is dry-farmed and picked relatively early. Cigar box, slate mineral, dark fruit, eucalyptus, clove, vanilla and cinnamon. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 36 Months in 50% New French Oak. 97 cases handcrafted.

• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Appellation: Napa Valley

• Sub-Appellation: St. Helena

• Pick date: September 6, 2017

• Aging: 36 months in 50% New French Oak

2015 was an intense vintage - the third year of extreme drought which made for very low soil moisture resulting in restricted berry set and low crop yields. Harvest comes early to this vineyard because dry-farming leads to sugars accumulating rapidly at the end of the season.  The 2015 is everything that a true Cab lover is looking for: ripe with roasted dark fruit, cigar, integrated oak, and light spice with pronounced acid. 88 cases handcrafted.

• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Appellation: Napa Valley

• Sub-Appellation: St. Helena

• Pick Date: September 2, 2015

• Aging: 36 months in 100% New French Oak