Nose

Black, inky mulberry, licorice, currant, and dark chocolate
are present on the nose.

Palate

The palate is concentrated and intense with hints of black
currant, mulberry and aged tobacco. Firm, savory tannins and mineral notes round
out the palate of this powerful, robust wine. While immediately approachable, this
wine will also benefit from medium-term cellaring.

Growing Conditions

Grapes for our 2013 Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested and blended
from our three Napa Valley vineyards located within the Spring Mountain, Mt.
Veeder and Yountville appellations.

The 2013 vintage in the Napa Valley was warm, dry and early. Despite the ongoing
drought conditions over much of California, our vineyards secured just enough
winter and spring rainfall to make it through the dry summer months. The grapes
were able to fully ripen in ideal conditions in late summer and into fall. 2013 will
likely be a celebrated vintage for Napa with powerful and intense flavors, balanced
acidity and long rich and mouth filling textures. The solid structure of this wine will allow it to age for 10 to 20 years.

Harvest

Harvest dates: September 15 - October 23, 2013

Winemaking

Once harvested, our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were sorted using an optical sorter
that inspects individual berries to ensure uniform, perfect ripeness. The must then
underwent five days of a cold soak followed by seven days of fermentation using native
yeasts. The wine then rested on the skins for up to one month to develop additional
complexity before being pressed.

Aging

Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 30
percent of which were new.

Food Pairing

A true Napa Valley Cabernet, this wine will make a great match with venison served
with a pan sauce, grilled lamb chops or a tri-tip steak rubbed with rosemary and
freshly ground pepper.