NAPA VALLEY

The fruit for our 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a friends property in the beautiful Napa Valley. Two different blocks were chosen for their unique microclimates. 

The complex soils are well drained as they are formed of material derived from weathered sandstone and shale on the west facing slopes and alluvial fans along the base of our hills. The overall climate allows the grapes to ripen just a bit later and the longer growing season gives the grapes the opportunity to mature with subtle flavors, full body, and overall complexity rivaling those grown in the other sites on the main valley floor. Additionally, the grower employs some dry farming methods and other viticulture techniques to stress the vines, coaxing them to focus on growing rich, concentrated berries, resulting in this exceptional wine.

The Russian River Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California. centered on the Russian River, the Russian River Valley AVA accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted vineyard acreage in Sonoma County. The appellation was granted AVA status in 1983 and enlarged in 2005. The area generally lies between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa in the south, and Forestville and Healdsburg in the north. The Russian River Valley has a characteristically cool climate, heavily affected by fog generated by the valley's proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The area is known for its success with cool climate varietals, notably Pinot noir and Chardonnay.  Despite its name, the Russian River Valley AVA does not cover the entire Valley. The small segment of the valley that makes up the AVA begins near Healdsburg then through a narrow gorge in the Mayacamas foothills of the. From there it extends south to the Santa Rosa Plains and Sebastopol and west to the towns of Guerneville, and Occidental.

Paso Robles was once home to ranches raising cattle and farms producing almonds and grain, but today the main industry is wine, thanks to the region’s diverse microclimates and soils, cutting edge winemaking, and hospitable tourism industry. The Paso Robles wine region has 40,000+ acres of vineyards located within its 11 different sub-appellations, which span across 614,000 acres of varied topography and elevations. Here, vines see consistently hot, dry days with plenty of sunshine, while fog and coastal influences from the nearby Pacific Ocean cool things down at night. This diurnal shift creates ideal growing conditions for many different types of grapes, but Paso is particularly known for its cabernet sauvignon and Rhône varieties.

Over the past 50 years, thousands of acres of grapevines have been planted in every appropriate nook and cranny of the county. Monterey County became the backbone of many Central Coast wines, including popular Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Regions like the Santa Lucia Highlands had become critical darlings by the early 2000s.

Like in other California wine regions, the culinary seeds planted by this viticultural tradition flowered with hip wine bars and exquisite restaurants featuring eye-opening lists.