![]() The true heart of the famed Oakville appellation, this vineyard highlights the decadent essence of Napa Cabernet to perfection, with vines rooted in loamy alluvial soil that adds depth, nuance, and structure. Lasts for minutes. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026.īlind Justice Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc.īlind Justice is a pure expression of Napa Cabernet exclusively from Beckstoffer’s ‘To-Kalon’ vineyard. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Beautifully balanced, the smooth round tannins and fresh acidity combine to create a soft, creamy mouthfeel and extend the flavors into a long persistent finish.īlend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% MalbecĮxtremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. The seamlessly layered flavors build to a crescendo of fresh and juicy black-fruit, accented with hints of orange zest, licorice and dark chocolate. Elegant notes of violets, white pepper and rose petals follow and together they deliver a very seductive bouquet. The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis, and black cherry. This is deep and decadent with some dried roses and wet earth on the palate and some darker fruit and herbs in the lengthy finish. "A savory and mossy pinot noir with racy berries, licorice and ash. The Pinot Noir aged twelve months in French oak barrels (40% new) from coopers Meyrieux Traditional House and Remond. To accentuate the outstanding fruit flavors, we added 20% whole clusters to the each fermenter. We made this Pinot Noir in small lots, using traditional techniques -fermenting in open-top tanks and hand-plunging the caps during primary fermentation. The Pinot Noir's firm structure suggests excellent aging potential, 10-15 years. The wine is silky on the palate, beautifully balanced, with a long finish. This Pinot Noir presents aromas of dark cherry, exotic spice, green tea and a slight earthiness we call forest floor. The region's fog-cooled nights are ideal for this varietal. ![]() Located on the western bench of the Santa Rosa Plain, the vineyard thrives in well-drained soils. River Road Ranch encompasses 115 acres in the heart of the Russian River Valley appellation. ![]() Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. It’s full, dense and layered with fleshly sensibility. This is a little old-school and shows lots of dark berry, chocolate and dried fruit. With a smooth finish, this is a comforting wine of elegance and depth-a sophisticated expression of the sedate summer. Velvety tannins dance across the palate of bright and lingering cassis. Once blended, the 2018 vintage rested in French oak barrels for 16 months, developing flavors of vanilla and baking spice. The variety’s floral and tobacco-like aromatics are accentuated, and its more aggressive nature for back-end tannins tamed. Cabernet Franc thrived in 2018 with its predilection for the cooler soils and the climate of blocks 5, 6, 16, 20 and 21-areas we call the Transition Zone and Hardpan Alley. With an extended harvest window, the signature, plush density and structure of Petit Verdot is also prevalent in the final blend. Simultaneously, the overnight recovery periods resulted in expressive and refined Merlot, giving the wine a pleasant profile of bright, red fruit. In 2018, the diurnal shift at Soda Canyon Ranch produced a darker, lusher fruit profile of Cabernet Sauvignon. Combining the strongest lots from each resulted in a refined and harmonious bottling. Decades of experience at Soda Canyon Ranch allow winemaker Nate Weis and team to highlight the individual merits of each block. With richness and depth of flavor, the 2018 Timeless Napa Valley is the embodiment of patience and attention to detail. To the northeast and southeast-and further off the beaten path-were Atlas Peak and Coombsville, thought to be the next frontiers for the emerging wine-producing region. The vineyard is neighbored to the northwest and west by the winegrowing districts of Stags Leap District and Oak Knoll District, respectively, which were among the early pioneers of California Cabernet Sauvignon to attain global fame. When the founding fathers of the Napa Valley carved out new sub-AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) in the 1980s, Soda Canyon Ranch was not yet on anyone’s map.
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