Winemaking & maturation
Sept 23–27 harvestNew French Oak
Style
DryBold structuredFruit-forwardSmoothFull-bodied
Grapes
Cabernet SauvignonPetit VerdotCabernet FrancMerlot
A central Napa name most closely associated with Cabernet.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Full reds with dark fruit and firm tannins, sometimes described as earthy or dusty.
Sauvignon Blanc.
Dry, fresh whites; maturation can add texture.
Rutherford. 1 wine in Australia.