This blend of Bordeaux and Rhone varietals was entirely estate grown at our vineyards located in the southern part of Napa Valley. Each grape varietal was hand harvested at the peak of ripeness through out the month of October 2005. The grapes were fermented separately and aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. Our star winemaker Celia Welch Masyczek then selected individual lots and slowly pieced together the components of this intriguing blend. The blend was returned to the barrels to age for a total of 16 months to further integrate the flavors and aromas in this complex blend.
The ripe dark cherry and vanilla tones of Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon marry seamlessly with the wild raspberry, lavender and spice tones contributed by the Yountville Syrah. The Cabernet Franc provides notes of warm blueberry to create this uniquely delicious wine. Soft and silky at entry, the wine shows intensity of fruit flavor throughout the palate, while maintaining a sense of finesse. The complexity of fresh fruits, vanilla along with a bit of spice and a touch of toasty oak, linger in a finish that slowly fades to an impression of fresh summer cherries.
Varietals:
50% Cabernet Sauvignon
30% Syrah
10% Cabernet Franc
7% Merlot
3% Petit Verdot